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An Interesting Case of Recurrent Pyelonephritis
Achintya Dinesh Singh1, Siddharth Jain1, Agrima Mian1
1Resident, Department of Internal Medicine.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|January 10, 2018
Summary
A 35-year-old man with recurrent fever and abdominal pain was initially misdiagnosed. Prompt diagnosis of native aortic valve endocarditis led to effective treatment and recovery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Recurrent fever and abdominal pain can mask serious underlying conditions.
- Pyelonephritis is a common initial misdiagnosis for complex infections.
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