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Believe in power of prayer. will it work for kidney infections?
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No: While i don't want to discourage anyone's belief in prayer, kidney infections can be serious infections and need antibiotic therapy.
Answered 7/21/2017
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Unfortunately not: You will need to take antibiotics, but still pray.
Answered 10/23/2017
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