Extreme thrombocytosis during acute pyelonephritis. Collateral consequence of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

A young woman with extreme (>1,000x109/L) thrombocytosis during Escherichia coli pyelonephritis is presented. Diagnosis of pyelonephritis was delayed after several teleconsultations for atypical symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual clinic models can lead to protracted courses and bizarre manifestations of infectious disease.