The Terms "Bacteremia" and "Septicemia" are Synonymous

Question

The terms "bacteremia" and "septicemia" are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

While both terms refer to the presence of bacteria in the blood, bacteremia simply means the bacteria are present in the blood, while septicemia refers to a more serious infection in which the bacteria have entered the bloodstream and are causing symptoms throughout the body. Septicemia is a more severe form of infection than bacteremia.