Can anybody tell me more about blood infections?

Question

A person I know is having problems.He has health issues,(heart problem ,etc.)they told him he has a blood infection....

Answer 1

Ok, well, first off, how's your friend doing? As a doctor, I can tell you that one of the most important thing that a patient (or family member) can do is never let us talk you into being sicker than you really are. No matter how alarming the tests are, if he's still walking around, feeling OK, able to talk, then things probably aren't so bad.
That having been said, it can be very serious if bacteria spread through the blood system. The presence of bacteria in the blood is called bacteremia, and sepsis develops if there is a systemic reaction to this infection (fever, high or low white count, high heart rate, or high respiratory rate - low BP is another bad sign). In all cases (except if the bacteria is thought to be a contaminant, something that is not really in the blood but got into the culture anyway) the appropriate treatment is IV antibiotics, at first empirical and broad spectrum, later according to the sensitivity of the organism as found in culture.
I've treated many people with positive blood cultures, and some have done great, some have died, what really makes the difference is how serious it is and what else is going on. Those things I can't tell from reading your question.
Bottom line, it needs treatment, but if he's looking good, then it's probably something that will work out well in the end.

Answer 2

I agree that this is called septicemia. Septicemia is a systemic (generalized) infection in which there is a significant number of bacteria in the blood that has spread from infection in another part of the body. Septicemia is a serious condition and carries with it the risk for septic shock. This person you know is being aggressively treated with IV antibiotics. Despite the fact that he has other health issues, he may still pull through but comorbidities (additional existing issues) can complicate things as well as advanced age. I'll say a prayer for him.

Answer 3

this is called (SEPTICEMIA) where bacteria multiply in the blood (usually blood is sterile of any becateria).
this is a potentially serious condition & need to be treated in the hospital with a combinqation of antibiotics.
whether patient will survive it or not depends on his health & immune system.
I wish your friend get well soon.

Answer 4

first click here :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_diseases