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A member asked:
I never get fevers. even when i was dying of kidney infection i never got fever. i dont get fevers when i get sick and get very sick immediately even if its small. always need a ton of antibiotics to get better should i get my immune system checked?
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Yes: It would be unusual to have Kidney infection without fever Also to get sick suddenly with any type of infection. A primary care physician or infectious disease physician would be best to evaluate your immune system
Answered 12/31/2019
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