Bacteraemia
Bacteraemia occurs when bacteria get into the bloodstream. Bloodstream infection is also sometimes called septicaemia, which implies greater severity/clinical significance. A wide variety of bacteria can cause bacteraemias, the two most common being Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Bacterium / Bacteria
Single cell micro-organisms, some of which cause disease. Others are essential for our bodies to work properly.
BCG
Bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine
Booster
Extra dose of vaccine that builds up immunity to the disease the vaccine protects against. |
