10 Causes of Kidney Infection
Cause #6: Diabetes
Since diabetes hinders the immune system, diabetic patients have a higher risk of developing infections such as a UTI. The higher urine glucose content encourages bacterial growth, so people with uncontrolled diabetes can experience a neutrophil dysfunction due to higher calcium levels.
Diabetes can also cause potential renal complications that may increase the severity, risk, and frequency of UTI episodes. These infections can also spread to the kidneys causing a kidney infection.
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