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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Main Authors: Zheng Yang, Zhihui Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1038455/full