A 33-year-old male asked:
Can kidney infection cause miscarriage?
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Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Possibly: Any infecton can make the body more prone to miscarry. A kidney infection ranks right up there, especially since the kidneys sit so close to the uterus and if they have a signficnat infection the entire area can get irritated, and that can lead to a miscarriage. Any infections during pregnancy need to be taken seriously for protection of both mom and baby.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What is the cause of a kidney infection and can it be deadly?
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Dr. Michael Tomeoanswered
Dermatology 40 years experience
Usually bacterial: Bacteria enter through the urethra and end up growing in the bladder and then the kidney. Yes , certain infections can lead to sepsis and death if not treated.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What is the cause of kidney infection and what is the treatment?
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Dr. Richard Sarleanswered
Urology 24 years experience
UTI: Usually a bacteria in the urinary tract causes infx.
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