Citrobacter emphysematous pyelonephritis in a tuberculous kidney caused by citrobacter. A case report in a diabetic patient.
Emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by gas-producing bacteria like Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumonia is generally observed in female diabetic patients. We report a case in which Citrobacter was the microbiologically documented pathogen. High-dose antibiotic regimen was administered, but nephrectomy was necessary to overcome the life-threatening situation.
Fischer
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Department of Urology, Justus Liebig University Medical School, Giessen, Germany.
Kallerhoff
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Weidner
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Ringert
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D016971:Citrobacter freundii; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000150:complications*; D004646:Emphysema / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011704:Pyelonephritis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D014398:Tuberculosis, Renal / Q000150:complications*