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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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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
Answered 12/5/2016
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