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Examination of the mouth

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Examination of the mouth may reveal:

  • a high arched palate suggests Marfan's syndrome
  • decaying teeth may be a cause of bacteraemia and, potentially, bacterial endocarditis
  • a blue tinge to the tongue may indicate central cyanosis

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