Emphysematous renal tract disease due to Aspergillus fumigatus.
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ABSTRACT
Emphysematous renal tract disease (ERTD) is a rare necrotizing infection of renal parenchyma and/or urinary tract caused by gas producing organisms. A case of acute emphysematous renal tract disease (ERTD) (emphysematous pyelonephritis along with emphysematous cystitis) caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in a non-diabetic patient, who did not apparently have any risk factor for fungal infection, is presented. Patient had refused for any surgical intervention. He was treated successfully with liposomal amphotericin B and 5-flucytosin and achieved complete recovery. Various causes of ERTD and available therapeutic options are discussed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pyelonephritis
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Aspergillosis
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Aspergillus fumigatus
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Humans
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Male
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Adult
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Cystitis
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Emphysema
Type of study:
Risk factors
Language:
English
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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