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A member asked:

Test positive for the flu a day after tooth extraction. will this effect the healing of the extraction or cause infection?

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Dr. Mohammad Ashori answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: Not at all. Though the influenza virus can infect mucous membranes, it wouldn't affect the healing process of any gum tissue.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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Unrelated: Other that the fact that you will be somewhat debilitated from the flu, there should be no association.

Answered 3/22/2020

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