and its role as a single pathogen causing emphysematous pyelonephritis in a non-diabetic patient: A case report.

Background: Diagnosis of emphysematous pyelonephritis has been described around the world for some decades, frequently associated with and other anaerobic, gas-forming bacteria and mostly in patients living with diabetes. We present a case report of emphysematous pyelonephritis in a non-diabetic patient caused by as well as a brief literature review to draw attention to this rare pathogen as a cause of pyelonephritis.

Case Summary: A 38-year-old female presented with fever, severe pain in the right flank and changes in urinary habits.