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My sister says she has pyelonephritis. are family members more likely to get the same thing?

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Not usually: Pyelonephritis is not usually a familial condition and is not contagious. If there is a family history of kidney infections or kidney failure, then some congenital anatomic conditions may predispose to the development of recurrent infections, and these may occur in multiple family members.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 11/22/2014

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