Sepsis caused by emphysematous pyelonephritis: A case report
PurposeEmphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, life-threatening necrotizing renal parenchymal infection. It is most commonly reported in patients with poor glycemic control.Patient concernsWe report the case of a 64-year-old woman who presented to the emergency room with fever and weakness ove...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-01-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1038455/full |