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Does a kidney infection always show up on a ct scan ? can you have one with out it showing up ?
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Does not: Urinalysis is needed to identify.
Answered 2/3/2014
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It may not: A ct scan of the kidney is looking of stones or mass. Not usually done to look for an infection, though will show it when severe.
Answered 3/18/2017
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