A member asked:

I just been diagnosis with klebsiella pneumoniae in urine, on kepflex. can that spread to the rest of my body. i'm really nervous, i am also 22 weeks preg.

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Antibiotic helps: When you have a urniary tract infection, there is the possibility that, if left untreated, it can spread up to the kidneys, causing a simultaneous kidney infection as well. However, since your doctor has put you on an antibiotic, the idea is that the medication will kill the klebsiella bacteria before it has a chance to make it up to your kidneys. Finish your med and drink lots of water!

Answered 6/2/2018

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