Noun
transient presence of bacteria (or other microorganisms) in the blood
Source: WordNetIt can manifest as five clinical patterns: gastrointestinal tract infection, enteric fever, bacteremia, local infection, and the chronic reservoir state. Source: Internet
The initial symptoms are nonspecific fever, weakness, myalgia, etc. In the bacteremia state, it can spread to any parts of the body and this induces localized infection or it forms abscesses. Source: Internet