Emphysematous renal tract disease due to Aspergillus fumigatus.

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2004-06-14
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Emphysematous renal tract disease (ERTD) is a rare necrotizing infection of renal parenchyma and/or urinary tract caused by gas producing organisms. A case of acute emphysematous renal tract disease (ERTD) (emphysematous pyelonephritis along with emphysematous cystitis) caused by Aspergillus fumigatus in a non-diabetic patient, who did not apparently have any risk factor for fungal infection, is presented. Patient had refused for any surgical intervention. He was treated successfully with liposomal amphotericin B and 5-flucytosin and achieved complete recovery. Various causes of ERTD and available therapeutic options are discussed.
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Ahmad M, Dakshinamurty KV. Emphysematous renal tract disease due to Aspergillus fumigatus. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2004 Jun; 52(): 495-7
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