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A member asked:
If i have infected tooth will an infection show in blood work?'
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Depends...: Blood count will not be affected in early stage. Blood culture will....but not usually needed.
Answered 10/22/2015
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Not necessarily: The infection may be localized in just the area around the problematic tooth.
Answered 3/13/2020
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