28th May 2025

A 37-year-old woman presents to A&E with progressively worsening “constant” left loin pain associated with dysuria, fever, and rigors.

A 37-year-old woman presents to A&E with progressively worsening “constant” left loin pain associated with dysuria, fever, and rigors. She reports no vaginal discharge or bleeding. On examination, her left loin is tender. Bloods show increased inflammatory markers.

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