What is the primary cause of acute kidney injury?
bacterial growth due to urinary tract infections
scarring due to cystic fibrosis
necrosis due to decreased blood flow
cysts due to cancerous growths
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The primary cause of acute kidney injury is necrosis due to decreased blood flow. This can be caused by conditions such as dehydration, low blood pressure, infections, or other factors that can reduce blood flow to the kidneys.