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Bacterial Translocation MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Bacterial Translocation
Tree Number(s)
G06.099.114
Unique ID
D018988
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D018988
Annotation
coordinate IM with specific bacterium /‌physiol (IM)
Scope Note
The passage of viable bacteria from the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT to extra-intestinal sites, such as the mesenteric lymph node complex, liver, spleen, kidney, and blood. Factors that promote bacterial translocation include overgrowth with gram-negative enteric bacilli, impaired host immune defenses, and injury to the INTESTINAL MUCOSA resulting in increased intestinal permeability. Bacterial translocation from the lung to the circulation is also possible and sometimes accompanies MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Entry Version
BACT TRANSLOCATION
Entry Term(s)
Translocation, Bacterial
Previous Indexing
Cell Movement (1972-1995)
Public MeSH Note
96
History Note
96
Date Established
1996/01/01
Date of Entry
1995/06/29
Revision Date
2016/01/15
Bacterial Translocation Preferred
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