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[Renal abscess. Medical treatment]
O Ochoa Urdangaráin1, R Chávez Olivera
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Provincial Docente Manuel Ascunce Domenech, Camagüey, Cuba.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|April 1, 1991
Summary
A renal abscess caused by gram-negative pathogens, potentially Proteus mirabilis, was successfully treated with medication. This kidney infection stemmed from a purulent knee infection.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
Background:
- Renal abscesses are uncommon but serious kidney infections.
- Gram-negative bacteria are frequent causative agents of urinary tract infections and kidney infections.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a renal abscess.
- The infection was linked to a purulent infection in the left knee.
Findings:
- The renal abscess was caused by gram-negative pathogens, with Proteus mirabilis suspected.
- Medical management led to the resolution of the renal abscess.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of identifying and treating secondary sources of infection.
- Appropriate medical treatment can effectively manage renal abscesses, even those secondary to other infections.