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What's the probability of being hospitalized for a kidney infection?
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Low: The overwhelming majority of urinary tract infections are treated as an out-patient. However, when there is significant fever and evidence that the infection has involved the kidneys themselves then hospitalization may be necessary in order to use IV antibiotics.
Answered 12/31/2022
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