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Bacteroides fragilis perinephric abscess

H F Wunderlich, J L Bailen, M J Raff

    The Journal of Urology
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    Bacteroides fragilis urinary tract infections are rare but serious. Systemic metronidazole offers a treatment option for this difficult-to-treat condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, but those caused by anaerobic bacteria like Bacteroides fragilis are infrequent.
    • Bacteroides fragilis is an uncommon pathogen in urinary tract infections, particularly in upper UTIs.

    Observation:

    • A case study detailing a rare instance of significant upper urinary tract infection caused by Bacteroides fragilis.
    • This specific UTI presentation was unusually refractory to standard treatment approaches.

    Findings:

    • The study highlights the pathogenic role of Bacteroides fragilis in severe urinary tract infections.
    • Successful treatment of this rare UTI with systemic metronidazole is documented.

    Implications:

    • Increased clinical awareness of Bacteroides fragilis as a potential UTI pathogen is warranted.
    • Systemic metronidazole should be considered for refractory urinary tract infections potentially involving anaerobic bacteria.
    • Further research into the management of anaerobic bacterial UTIs is needed.

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