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  • 35 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My brother was admitted to the hospital due to a kidney infection, and now they say his kidneys are covered with skin. The doctors are planning surgery tomorrow but can't guarantee his survival. We're really scared what does this mean and what should we do?

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