That's disgusting, @Brenda5 .... ANY infection can cause/add to heart problems - even an infected tooth can kill you! They've finally realised this & are trying to get public patents to Dentists quicker, to prevent cardiac problems (some have to wait 6-12 months for a non urgent appt!)
God, I hope your Sat GP appt is better .... and even tho a difficult accent - worth sticking with, if you believe he gives better service. If you feel crook in the meantime, call 000. Hubby ended up in hospital for 4 days last week, from an infection that turned septic (he was delirious - within the space of a few hours of appearing 'normal' - Ambos were called.) ..... he ended up on 3 different ABs as the blood culture eventually showed it was a particularly nasty one that required a specific AB (not covered onPBS). take care buddy xx