Emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Candida infection.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
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2005 May; 36(3): 725-7
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in English
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| ID: sea-31433
ABSTRACT
We present an interesting and rare case of a diabetic patient who developed extensive unilateral emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) which was caused by fungal infection. The diagnosis was confirmed on computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen. Repeated urine cultures grew Candida albicans but no other organisms were isolated. The patient remained febrile and unwell despite parenteral broad spectrum antibiotics and antifungal treatment. She underwent nephrectomy and then made a good clinical recovery.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pyelonephritis
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Female
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Humans
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Candida albicans
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Candidiasis
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Fluconazole
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Risk Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Adult
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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