The Diagnosis and Management of Life-threatening Urologic Infections

Genitourinary infections are commonly encountered and managed in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Fournier's gangrene, emphysematous pyelonephritis, and obstructive pyelonephritis represent the most serious urologic infections and have a high risk of mortality if not managed promp...

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Published in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 156; pp. 6 - 15
Main Authors:	Koch, George E., Johnsen, Niels V.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-10-2021
Subjects:	Bacterial Infections - diagnosis Bacterial Infections - therapy Humans Severity of Illness Index Urologic Diseases - diagnosis Urologic Diseases - microbiology Urologic Diseases - therapy
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Summary:	Genitourinary infections are commonly encountered and managed in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. Fournier's gangrene, emphysematous pyelonephritis, and obstructive pyelonephritis represent the most serious urologic infections and have a high risk of mortality if not managed promptly. Due to the rarity of these infections, the evidence for specific treatment strategies is scattered. This review aims to provide comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of these life-threatening urologic infections.
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ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/j.urology.2021.05.011