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Signs that a uti has turned into a kidney infection?
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Fever: When the kidney becomes infected one becomes very sick with lethargy, fever, and desire to lay down and rest. Kidney infections can be dangerous.
Answered 4/3/2013
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Pyelonephritis : High fever, flank/back pain, etc could be possible indicators.
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