We Ran a DNA Test on Her Jaw Infection — What Came Back Changed Everything

19 Sept 2026 · 1 min
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Sarah had a swollen jaw. An electronic meridian scan showed a high infection signal in her lower-left jaw, so Dr. Katie To's team did an open bone biopsy. DNA testing identified the exact bacteria, letting them treat it precisely instead of guessing.

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