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Question
Boojho’s uncle was hospitalised and put on dialysis after a severe infection in both of his kidneys.
When does it become necessary to take such a treatment?
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Solution
In case a person’s kidney gets damaged due to some infection or injury, dialysis becomes necessary.
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