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  • Flu may be a factor in many kidney failure deaths

    Seasonal flu and other respiratory infections may be especially dangerous for kidney failure patients, researchers say.

    A new study found that influenza-like illnesses likely contribute to more than 1 000 deaths among kidney failure patients in the United States each year. These illnesses include potentially serious respiratory tract infections caused by flu and other viruses.

    According to the study authors, death rates among kidney failure patients are high, and have seasonal fluctuations. In addition, they noted that influenza-like illnesses disproportionately affect vulnerable people, such as those with end-stage kidney disease, and peak during colder months.

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