Ahmad, MDakshinamurty, K V2004-06-142009-05-312004-06-142009-05-312004-06-14Ahmad M, Dakshinamurty KV. Emphysematous renal tract disease due to Aspergillus fumigatus. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2004 Jun; 52(): 495-7http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/91795Emphysematous 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.engAdultAspergillosisAspergillus fumigatusCystitis --microbiologyEmphysema --microbiologyHumansMalePyelonephritis --microbiologyCase Reports