Can you catch anything from a person who has no kidneys and has a lot?

Posted by jnb123 @jnb123, May 4 12:54pm

I know of a young man around 27 years of age who has no kidneys and is suffering severely. I would like to know if his infections could cause someone else to get sick?

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | May 4 4:43pm

Hi @jnb123. Quite frankly, I think the bigger concern is that this young man, whose health is seriously compromised, should be limited in his exposure to anyone who could pass along an illness to him. Ideally, anyone who visits would be wearing a mask, along with this young man himself, to help prevent the spread or contraction of any airborne pathogens.

Any infectious disease can be spread. But with proper precautions such as masking, frequent hand washing or hand sanitizer, avoid touching face with hands, keeping a respectful distance, etc., you should be able to visit with this young man. This can’t be an easy situation for him at all! Is he waiting for a kidney transplant?