Mr S, a 82 year old gentleman, who was diagnosed as having cognitive impairment. He also had Type 2 diabetes mellitus and a hypertensive controlled on oral medications. He is passing less urine for the past two days. His CRP is 130 and his urine dipstick is positive for nitrites. For the past 3 days, he is having worsening confusion and presented to the emergency. He was living with son and he is dependent on his family for his all activities of daily living. What is your diagnosis and how will you proceed? Give differential diagnosis for dementia

Based on the clinical presentation of Mr. S, the likely diagnosis is acute kidney injury (AKI) with a urinary tract …

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