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Texas young workers kidney failure disease investigation 2026
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Mysterious disease causing kidney failure in young Texas workers
The Texas patients are largely undocumented laborers from Mexico and Central America working in construction, roofing, and outdoor trades.
Chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology appears to have surfaced in Texas.
There is no specific test for CKDu.