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Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...
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Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the renal parenchyma and collecting system, including the renal pelvis, tubules, and interstitial tissue of one or both kidneys. It can be classified as either acute—a sudden, severe infection—or chronic, which refers to long-term or recurrent kidney infections.The primary cause of acute pyelonephritis (APN) is bacterial infection, with Escherichia coli accounting for approximately 70-80% of cases. Other bacteria, such...
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Endocarditis can present various clinical features depending on the causative organism and the patient's underlying health conditions. Initially, the clinical features of infective endocarditis develop gradually, presenting with nonspecific symptoms that can be easily mistaken for other illnesses.General SymptomsEarly symptoms of infective endocarditis are fever, chills, weakness, malaise, fatigue, and weight loss. These symptoms reflect the systemic nature of the infection and the body's...
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Stromal Vascular Fraction-enriched Fat Grafting for the Treatment of Symptomatic End-neuromata
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Synchronous Multifocal Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Case Report.

Sean M Wade1, Matthew E Henriques2, Marvin E Dingle1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

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Synchronous multifocal necrotizing fasciitis is a rare, aggressive infection. Early recognition and prompt surgical debridement of all affected areas are crucial for patient survival.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Necrotizing fasciitis is a severe soft tissue infection.
  • Prompt treatment is essential to prevent mortality.

Observation:

  • A case of synchronous multifocal necrotizing fasciitis in an immunocompetent adult is presented.
  • The infection spread to multiple, non-contiguous body areas despite initial treatment.

Findings:

  • The patient's condition deteriorated despite appropriate initial therapy.
  • Surgical debridement of all infected sites was required for recovery.

Implications:

  • Multifocal necrotizing fasciitis presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Timely identification and aggressive surgical intervention are critical for managing this rare condition.