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Whats the chance of getting another vp shunt infection if youve already had one previously my neurosurgeon said its a much higher chance is this true?

Q: whats the chance of getting another vp shunt infection if youve already had one previously my neurosurgeon said its a much higher chance is this true?

: Possibility of shunt infections are always present as an uncommon complication. Not so sure that a prior fully treated infection would lead to a higher chance of another, but there may be peculiarities with your specific case. Perhaps an infectious disease doctor could provide more direct information regarding your specifics.

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Possibility of shunt infections are always present as an uncommon complication. Not so sure that a prior fully treated infection would lead to a higher chance of another, but there may be peculiarities with your specific case. Perhaps an infectious disease doctor could provide more direct information regarding your specifics.

Answered 9/3/2021

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Whats the chance of getting another vp shunt infection if youve already had one previously my neurosurgeon said its a much higher chance is this true?

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