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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a severe complication of diabetes, often triggered by infections, particularly in patients with poor glycemic control.
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Odontogenic infections, such as periapical abscesses, can lead to life-threatening DKA and septic shock in diabetic patients.
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A 57-year-old female with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes presented with severe DKA and sepsis due to a left submandibular abscess.
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Echocardiography revealed severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction, consistent with sepsis-induced cardiomyopathy, which improved after treatment.
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Multidisciplinary management, including antibiotics and fluid resuscitation, led to rapid clinical improvement and complete recovery of cardiac function.
