Abstract
In renal transplant recipients, acute pyelonephritis may cause acute deterioration of renal function. We report a case with acute allograft failure due to acute pyelonephritis, which was confirmed by graft biopsy. After appropriate antimicrobial therapy, allograft function recovered.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
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Female
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Graft Rejection / etiology*
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Humans
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Kidney / pathology
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Kidney Transplantation*
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Middle Aged
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Pyelonephritis / complications*
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Pyelonephritis / drug therapy
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Ciprofloxacin