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Can E Coli Cause Kidneys To Malfunction?
My daughter has gained 19 lbs from water retention. She had e coli in her urine. Can e coli cause the kidneys to malfunction? Is it a parasite? Can a parasite be found in urine or in blood collections? Can it be in the kidney and not show up in follow-up urine collections? Is strep a parasite? I ve been told that she has the strep marker in her blood and that is what is causing the kidneys to malfunction. I have been told it is a parasite? Having trouble knowing what to believe; which makes it hard to decide how to treat what is happening. Any suggestions?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Hello ,
I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
Ecoli and streptococcus is not parasite. It is bacteria. Yes it can cause kidney infections.
But water retention is not caused by it. instead water retention can cause infection.
I suggest you to do urine for culture and sensitivity, please take the treatment according to the report.
This bacteria can be found in urine collection, if antibiotic first dose taken it may not be detected in urine in follow up. if strep marker is present that means infection is present.
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We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
Ecoli and streptococcus is not parasite. It is bacteria. Yes it can cause kidney infections.
But water retention is not caused by it. instead water retention can cause infection.
I suggest you to do urine for culture and sensitivity, please take the treatment according to the report.
This bacteria can be found in urine collection, if antibiotic first dose taken it may not be detected in urine in follow up. if strep marker is present that means infection is present.
Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArun
We wish you a best health at healthcare magic.
Thank you,
Dr. Arun Tank
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