Infectious organisms, including pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that are present in the BLOOD.

Synonyms: Blood-Borne Pathogens, Bloodborne Pathogens, Pathogens, Blood-Borne

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coordinate with specific pathogen if pertinent; do not routinely add as a coordinate for infections in the blood (VIREMIA; BACTEREMIA; FUNGEMIA; PARASITEMIA) ,94

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D017848

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