What would be the long-term effects of chronic infection or inflammation of the kidneys?
A) Dehydration and hypovolemia
B) Gradual necrosis, fibrosis, and development of uremia
C) Sudden anuria and azotemia
D) Severe back or flank pain

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Chronic infection or inflammation of the kidneys can lead to gradual damage and scarring (fibrosis), which impairs kidney function over time, potentially resulting in uremia, a condition characterized by high levels of waste products in the blood.

What Would Be the Long-Term Effects of Chronic Infection or Inflammation