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Fatal Renal Abscess Caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis and Subcapsular Hemorrhage, Japan

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A 61-year-old man in Japan with abdominal pain was suspected of having a renal tumor. Despite initial treatment, his condition rapidly deteriorated, leading to death. Postmortem examination revealed a renal abscess and sepsis caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis. This case underscores the need to consider atypical pathogens in renal masses.

Source: Emerging infectious diseases

DOI: 10.3201/eid3010.240078

Authors: Yuichiro Atagi, Yoshito Homma, Sadamu Yamashi, Ken Kikuchi, Yoji Nagashima

Language: English

Topic: Urinary Tract Infections Management

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402828802

FWCI: 1.191

Cites: 10

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10