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A member asked:
My father-in-law has a staph infection from a "fixed" artificial hip replacement, congestive heart failure and needs dialysis? recovery?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Hard to predict: Very difficult situation caused by stress of infection on weaker organs such as heart and kidneys. I think you have to play this out carefully but taking advantage of every treatment such as dialysis and treatment for the chf.
Answered 6/3/2021
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Recovery: His doctor can give you better information as he sees him every day and notes his progress.
Answered 11/18/2013
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Unclear: Your question is unclear. Do you mean recovery from kidney failure? Or chf? Or staph infection.
Answered 9/28/2016
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