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What causes a bloodstream infection?

I am a 16 year old female. I want to know what causes a bloodstream infection?

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Many germs get into a person’s body, and they can cause infection. If the infection is not stop by our immune system a septic condition is developed causes blood infection. They are mostly bacterial in origin, but there are viral as COVID-19, or influenza, or fungal infections. A blood infection indicates septicemia which means that the bacteria entered the bloodstream and can spread all over the body. The body reaction to the infection, leads to sepsis. If you have a blood infection, fruits rich in Vitamin C, Citrus fruits and greens are good. In addition, strawberries, pineapples, broccoli, and tomatoes. Try to stay away from raw or undercook meats and eggs. Now, one of the important fighters of infections are our white blood cells called leukocytes. They are the one protecting tissue in the blood. When they detect foreign substances in the blood, immediately they send signals to launch an immune attack. Thank you.
Septicemia is a serious bloodstream infection. Septicemia occurs when a bacterial infection elsewhere in the body, such as the lungs or skin, enters the bloodstream.
Yes you can bloodstream infection if you have a complicated urinary track infection