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Fact check: Can bacterial infections trigger heart attacks?

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Abstract

A viral post suggests bacterial infections, particularly biofilms, may trigger heart attacks by causing inflammation and plaque rupture. Research indicates oral bacteria, like viridans group Streptococci, are found in arterial plaques of heart attack victims.
Key Data

  • Publication Date
    15 September 2025
  • Primary Author
    TOI Lifestyle Desk
  • Source
    IndiaTimes
  • Language
    English
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