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Most common cause of Bacteremia includes

A
Dental extraction
B
Post Sigmoidoscopy
C
Superficial skin infections
D
Elective surgery
High-Yield Explanation
(B) Post Sigmoidoscopy # BACTERAEMIA is unusual following superficial SSIs.> Common after anstomotic break down (deep SSIs).> Bacteraemia is dangerous if the patient has a prosthesis.> Sepsis accompanied by MODS may follow anastomotic leak.> Bacteraemia is common after indwelling catheterization.# Bacteraemia is common after endoscopy especially colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.

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