Re: bacteremia level testing?

Neil W wrote:
"George" <chpetros@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Nov 15, 1:54 pm, "Robert" <guyinc...@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have read several articles about bacteria levels in the bloodstream
from periodontal disease, as well as after various oral procedures, such
as RCT and extraction. (I think it is referred to as "bacteremia".) I
know many here have talked about this as well.

However, how does one get tested for the bacteremia level in the blood?
Can you go to a doctor and ask him to test your bacteremia level?

Thanks.
The bacteremia caused by dental procedures is transient in nature. I
don't know if there is a test to measure the bacterial load in
circulation (there might well be), but it would have to be
administered straight after the procedure to be of any use. Frankly,
as there is no way to stop bacteremia from occurring after oral
surgery I don't think there's much point in getting tested!

PS brushing and flossing may also cause transient bacteremia.

Thanks. The reason I am asking is that many people here maintain that RCT
causes constant, low-level bacteremia. I have not had RCT but there is a
possibility I might need it. If I do, I want to know if there is a way of
monitoring the bacteremia. How do they do it in the studies?






Considering that bacteremia has been demonstrated from flossing, brushing, and even just eating (in the presence of periodontal disease) it is hard to imagine how any bacteremia can be attributed to any specific tooth, absent a surgical procedure. The latest recommendations of the AHA have vastly curtailed the indications for antibiotics, and in the UK there is a recommendation to eliminate antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures altogether. Apparently any bacteremia is not considered a significant risk (though I would like to see the rationale for this change).

Steve
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