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A member asked:

Believe in power of prayer. will it work for kidney infections?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No: While i don't want to discourage anyone's belief in prayer, kidney infections can be serious infections and need antibiotic therapy.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/21/2017

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Unfortunately not: You will need to take antibiotics, but still pray.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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