Emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Candida albicans.
We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis that was proved by histological examination and culture to be caused by Candida albicans. The fungal infection caused ureteral obstruction. Nephrectomy alone resulted in complete recovery.
J R
JR
Johnson
R C
RC
Ireton
B A
BA
Lipsky
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*