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Complications

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  • endocarditis occurs in only 2% but is major cause of death
  • meningo-encephalitis, paraesthesiae and psychosis
  • osteomyelitis and destructive arthritis are serious skeletal complications
  • liver or spleen abscesses
  • pleural effusion

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