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