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Can a bad tooth infection cause flu like symptoms?
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Yes: A bad tooth infection can cause very serious issues including sinus infection and in rare instances infection in the heart.
Answered 3/18/2021
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Yes: Any infection can cause flu like symptoms.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Absolutely: When a tooth infection becomes systemic you will experience flu like symptoms. You need to be placed on antibiotics asap. Go see a dentist.
Answered 12/27/2018
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