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Can a bad uti infection which goes to the kidneys and testicle then cause infection in the blood stream? if the uti is treated by the antibiotics for 2 week does this eradicate any other infections that have gone beyond the bladder into bloodstream?

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Antibiotic ?'s: Infections can spread outside their immediate location, even to the "blood stream", but a certain antibiotic may not be appropriate to treat "other infections in the bloodstream", so get an appointment ASAP with your physician for an exam and further testing.

Answered 11/11/2020

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