Rare presentation of emphysematous pyelonephritis due to faulty catheter insertion.

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe necrotizing infection that occurs predominately among individuals with diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate is >10% only medical therapy. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, precipitated by faulty catheter insertion. The patient recovered after the replacement of catheter and administration of antibiotics.

• Authors: Sarah Honjo, Taiju Miyagami, Mayu Suzuki, Arisa Ito, Toshio Naito
• Journal: Clinical case reports (Clin Case Rep) Vol. 10 Issue 8 Pg. e6251 (Aug 2022) ISSN: 2050-0904 [Print] England
• PMID: 35999981 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2022 The Authors. Clinical Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.