Grandmother’s UTI misdiagnosis revealed a life-threatening brain infection
TL;DR
A grandmother was told she had a urinary tract infection, but her condition turned out to be encephalitis, a serious brain infection. The case highlights how encephalitis symptoms can mimic a UTI, underscoring the need for thorough evaluation to avoid dangerous delays in diagnosis.
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