Emphysematous Pyelonephritis Caused by E.Coli and Candida Albicans with Oral Candidiasis and Herpes Genitalis: A Dreaded Infection

Emphysematous Pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, potentially fatal necrotising pyelonephritis, with rising trend in diabetic patients (95%). E.coli is the most common uropathogen whereas Candida albicans is extremely rare. Mortality in EPN, with present management techniques, is 18%. It should be suspe...

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Main Authors: Shyam Lal, Ankit Kaura, Pradhuman Yadav, Isha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11880/35778_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(AB_SS)_PFA(AB_SS)_PN(SS).pdf