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I have a tooth abcess ans slightlyl low platelets. could the abcess cause low platelets?
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Low platelet count: A low platelet count can occur after blood poisoning from a widespread bacterial infection. It would not occur from a tooth abscess or other local infection.
Answered 1/25/2017
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Possibly: I obtained this info from the web: if sepsis (infection caused by an abscess) becomes severe, a person often experiences decreased urinary output, abrupt changes in mental status, decreased platelet count, and difficulty breathing.E web:.
Answered 7/19/2017
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