____ tuberculosis occurs when disseminated tuberculosis enters the kidneys and progressively destroys the renal parenchyma until the kidney fails.

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Renal tuberculosis is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that affects the kidneys. It occurs when the bacteria that cause tuberculosis spread from other parts of the body, such as the lungs, to the kidneys through the bloodstream. The bacteria then progressively destroy the renal parenchyma, which leads to kidney failure if left untreated.

____ Tuberculosis Occurs When Disseminated Tuberculosis Enters the Kidneys and Progressively