Female patient was admitted with fever and malaise

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This 80-year-old female patient was admitted with fever, malaise, and left flank pain. A urinalysis was performed and showed bacteria more than 100,000/mL.This was followed by a culture, showingEscherichia coligrowth documented as acute pyelonephritis due toE.coli.On day 2 the patient had an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)and was treated with an inhaler. This resolved the same day.Patient is also on current medication therapy for hypertension.

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