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Published in: Infection 2/2014

01-04-2014 | Case Report

Acute focal bacterial nephritis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an immunocompetent adult

Authors: N. Adams, M. D. Johnson, D. W. Storm, R. C. Maves

Published in: Infection | Issue 2/2014

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Abstract

Acute focal bacterial nephritis (AFBN) is a rare, acute focal infection of the renal parenchyma without liquefaction. The pathogenesis is thought to be due to hematogenous infection or ascending infection from the lower urinary tract. Escherichia coli has been the major pathogen isolated in prior cases, but other Gram-negative enteric pathogens and Staphylococcus aureus have been reported as well. It is well described in children and adults with diabetes and organ transplantation, but has not been previously reported in healthy adults. We report a case of an immunocompetent adult female who presented with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia after a skin and soft tissue infection that resulted in AFBN.
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Metadata
Title
Acute focal bacterial nephritis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an immunocompetent adult
Authors
N. Adams
M. D. Johnson
D. W. Storm
R. C. Maves
Publication date
01-04-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Infection / Issue 2/2014
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-013-0553-5

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