<unk>  is presence of bacteria in the blood, which is typically a sterile environment. This is distinct from sepsis, which is the body's response to the infection.
Primary<unk>  is the result of direct inoculation of bacteria into the bloodstream. Most commonly the result of IV drug use or contaminated venous catheters
Secondary<unk>  occurs when bacteria enters via an alternate site such as cuts in the skin, mucous membranes, or genitals
Diabetes
HIV infection
Hemodialysis
Immunosupression
Glucocorticoid therapy
IV drug use
Staph aureus is one of the most common cause of<unk>  in healthcare setting
Gram negative<unk>  accounts for a quarter to half of bloodstream infections.
The most common isolated pathogens include E. coli, K. pneumonia, P. aeruginosa, Proteus spp.
Group A strep accounts for 0.6% of<unk> .
May indicate undiagnosed type II necrotizing fasciitis
The most common isolated pathogens include E. coli, K. pneumonia, P. aeruginosa, Proteus spp.
May indicate undiagnosed type II necrotizing fasciitis
Bacteremia
Fever and rash
Neutropenic fever
Burns
Anemia
Pancytopenia
Coagulopathy 
Leukopenia