Difference Between Bacteremia and Sepsis

Bacteremia is caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream from localized foci, resulting in persistent high fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. Sepsis is caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Streptococcus pneumoniae infections, resulting in high fever, chills, and bleeding from the skin and mucous membranes.