Emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by candida species: A case report and outcome of 1 year follow-up

Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute life-threatening gas-forming necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma and its surrounding tissues. EPN requires early diagnosis and management because of related life-threatening septic complications. Gram-negative bacteria remain the most common c...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2020-05, Vol.30, p.101113, Article 101113
Main Authors: Mohamed, Abdikarim Hussein, Mohamud, Hussein Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Emphysematous pyelonephritis
Inflammation and Infection
Nephrectomy
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Summary:Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is an acute life-threatening gas-forming necrotizing infection of the renal parenchyma and its surrounding tissues. EPN requires early diagnosis and management because of related life-threatening septic complications. Gram-negative bacteria remain the most common causative organisms. Although candida species as a causative pathogen in emphysematous pyelonephritis is very rare, we report a rare case of emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by candida species successfully managed with unilateral nephrectomy and outcome for flow up in one year.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2020.101113