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Kidney abscess risk factors
Introduction
Steven C. Campbell, M.D., Ph.D.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
The biggest risk factor for perirenal abscess is kidney stones that block the flow of urine and provide a place for an infection to grow. Bacteria tend to stick to the stones and antibiotics can’t kill the bacteria there.
Stones are found in 20 – 60% of patients with perirenal abscess. Other risk factors for perirenal abscess include:
- Diabetes
- Having an abnormal urinary tract
- Trauma