• Question: Can we have bacterias in our blood cells ??x xx

    Asked by oliviaalice to Bob, Katie, Nisha, Sallie, Vee on 4 Jul 2012.
    • Photo: Bob Bonwick

      Bob Bonwick answered on 4 Jul 2012:

      We can have a bacterial infection in our blood yes, this is called bacteremia. Generally treated with antibiotics.

    • Photo: Sallie Baxendale

      Sallie Baxendale answered on 4 Jul 2012:

      Yes bacteria can get into our blood. there are millions of bacteria in mouths – if you are bitten by an animal, millions of bacteria can get into your blood, which is why it often gets infected – Our bodies can fight and kill lots of bacteria, but for others we need the help of antibiotics

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