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What Are The Chances Of A Kidney Infection Becoming Sepsis?

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Question : What are the chances of a kidney infection becoming sepsis
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (50 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Association with sepsis is generally unusual

Detailed Answer:
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Kidney Infection are usually of milder variety and resolve with shorter course of antibiotics.

Only severe Infection of kidney are associated with systemic sepsis. But it's incidence is very low unless there is other comorbid medical conditions like diabetes or immunodeficiency states.

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What Are The Chances Of A Kidney Infection Becoming Sepsis?

Brief Answer: Association with sepsis is generally unusual Detailed Answer: Hello Sir I can certainly understand your concern I have worked through your attached query in detail Kidney Infection are usually of milder variety and resolve with shorter course of antibiotics. Only severe Infection of kidney are associated with systemic sepsis. But it's incidence is very low unless there is other comorbid medical conditions like diabetes or immunodeficiency states. Post your further queries if any Thank you