Rare presentation of emphysematous pyelonephritis due to faulty catheter insertion

Abstract

Emphysematous pyelonephritis is a severe necrotizing infection that occurs predominately among individuals with diabetes mellitus. The mortality rate is >10% only medical therapy. We report a case of emphysematous pyelonephritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae , precipitated by faulty catheter insertion. The patient recovered after the replacement of catheter and administration of antibiotics.