Are kidney infections contagious?
My wife has a kidney infection, and I'm worried about our kids getting it too. Are kidney infections contagious? Do I need to take special precautions at home?
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4 months ago
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No, kidney infections are not contagious at all, so you can't catch it from someone else. However, any kidney issue can become serious quickly if ignored. It is always safest to get a proper urine test and checkup from a doctor.
4 months ago
They are absolutely not contagious, as it's an internal bacterial infection. But for people like me with diabetes, we are much more prone to UTIs and kidney infections. Keeping sugar levels in control and drinking lots of water is highly essential.
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4 months ago
Don't worry, you cannot catch a kidney infection from hugging, sharing food, or being near someone who has it. It is not like a cold or flu. Just make sure the person suffering drinks plenty of water and takes their doctor-prescribed medicine on time.
4 months ago
Nahi yaar, absolutely not contagious. It usually starts as a normal UTI that travels up to the kidney. You can't pass it to anyone else. Just focus on getting them treated by a proper doctor instead of worrying about catching it.
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4 months ago
I totally get it, when someone at home is sick, we naturally worry about catching it or spreading it to kids. Rest assured, kidney infections are not contagious. I hope whoever has it feels better soon, just make sure they see a doctor.