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Can an infected wisdom tooth cause a kidney infection?
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Unlikely but........: Any infection from any source in the body can get into the blood stream and spread to other parts of the body causing an infection at a distant site.
Answered 3/13/2020
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Unlikely: Unlikely but possible. Make sure your wisdom teeth are evaluated and treated by an oral surgeon.
Answered 11/24/2019
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