Infections can trigger serious blood clots

... NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Infections are associated with an increase risk of developing deep vein thrombosis, a condition in which a blood clot forms, usually in the leg, which can lead to a heart attack or strode. Also increased is the risk of pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening condition in which a blood clot travels to the lungs, according to a report by UK researchers ...