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Could it be possible to get sepsis from a dental abscess?
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Yes.: Any infection whose effect goes to the bloodstream and become systemic can cause sepsis.
Answered 12/15/2013
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Yes: The infection in the tooth can get into the blood stream and cause sepsis. It is important to have prompt treatment of the abscess by an oral surgeon.
Answered 7/24/2018
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