The reasons that make results inconclusive in the provided case. Introduction: Septicemia is a condition in which virus and bacteria are present in the blood and it is also known as blood poisoning. The presence of a virus in the blood is called viremia while the presence of bacteria is called bacteremia. Different types of pathogens can grow, replicate, and produce septicemia in optimal conditions. Septicemia can arise from an infection in any part of the human body.

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The reasons that make results inconclusive in the provided case.

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Septicemia is a condition in which virus and bacteria are present in the blood and it is also known as blood poisoning. The presence of a virus in the blood is called viremia while the presence of bacteria is called bacteremia. Different types of pathogens can grow, replicate, and produce septicemia in optimal conditions. Septicemia can arise from an infection in any part of the human body.

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