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ArticleInfection and drug resistance2026

Analysis of Pathogenic Bacteria, Drug Resistance and Treatment of Emphysematous Pyelonephritis: A Case Series.

Jiaen Zhang, Zihan Pan, Zuming Yang, Yixiang Ma, Qian Zhang

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Jiaen ZhangDepartment of Urology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0000-6511-8681
Zihan PanDepartment of General Practice, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Zuming YangDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Yixiang MaDepartment of Emergency, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Qian ZhangDepartment of Urology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-9009-2997

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: Emphysematous pyelonephritis (EPN) is a rare, acute, gas-producing necrotizing infection of the kidney. This study aims to improve the understanding of EPN, optimize diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, reduce the incidence of severe infections, and improve patient prognosis. Patients and Methods: Patients with a definitive diagnosis of EPN confirmed by computed tomography (CT) were retrospectively reviewed between December 2012 and May 2025. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, treatment approaches, and outcomes were evaluated. Representative imaging findings were presented, along with an analysis of pathogenic bacteria and antimicrobial resistance in EPN patients. Results: This series includes 15 patients with EPN, representing the largest single-center cohort reported from mainland China in the past 30 years. Body fluid cultures identified 12 pathogenic bacterial strains, with Conclusion: We recommend the use of sensitive antibiotics as early as possible, combined with fluid resuscitation, blood glucose control, supportive care, and early minimally invasive therapy.

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body fluid culturesdrug susceptibility analysisEmphysematous pyelonephritisminimally invasive therapypathogenic bacteria

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PMID41924165
PMCPMC13037525

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