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I have been treated with antibiotics for 4 weeks for a kidney infection (pseudomonas) i remain unwell fever and back and loin pain. is it normal?

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urologist: If you have not already done so, please see a urologist for imaging of your kidneys and possibly a cystoscopic exam. Uncomplicated pyelonephritis should have responded to treatment by now.

Answered 10/25/2013

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A member asked:

I have been treated with antibiotics for 4 weeks for a kidney infection (pseudomonas) i remain unwell fever and back and loin pain. is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Krick answered

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