Emphysematous pyelonephritis in an infant from Sokoto, north-western Nigeria

Introduction: Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a life-threatening necrotising bacterial infection of the kidneys. It is rare among children and can be fatal if not promptly identified and treated. Case presentation: A 7-month-old male infant presented to the Emergency Paediatric Unit of Usmanu Danfo...

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Main Authors: Fatima B. Jiya, Paul K. Ibitoye, Nma M. Jiya, Maryam Amodu-Sanni, Yahaya Mohammed, Dada M. Aquib, Lukman K. Coker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-04-01
Series:African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/article/view/1181