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Although most cases are drug-induced, AIN can also occur in association with acute pyelonephritis (APN). Nevertheless, given that antibiotics are routinely administered for APN, cases of APN-associated AIN may be erroneously classified as drug-induced AIN. Distinguishing these two entities histologically remains challenging; however, their therapeutic strategies differ. We describe a case involving a previously healthy 21-year-old woman who presented with a fever and rapidly progressive renal impairment. Laboratory evaluation revealed serum creatinine and C-reactive protein concentrations of 3.54\u00a0mg\/dL and 25.06\u00a0mg\/dL, respectively, prompting an urgent renal biopsy. Histopathological examination by light microscopy demonstrated a diffuse interstitial and tubular inflammatory infiltrate predominantly composed of neutrophils, consistent with AIN. Based on these pathological findings and the clinical course, AIN secondary to APN was suspected. 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