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Could bacteria in the blood or group a or b strep infections cause atrial septal aneurysm with a pfo or asd shunt? are these always congenital?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

These: cardiac abnormalities are CONGENITAL ...and are NOT related to Rheumatic fever (Strept Group A) or Bacterial Endocarditis (Strept Group B) Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 12/5/2016

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