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MediumRural & Remote MedicineAcute pyelonephritisau-amcau-acem

A 27-year-old Aboriginal man living in a remote community presents with fever, haematuria and flank pain. He has a history of poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and often misses appointments due to distance from clinic. You suspect acute pyelonephritis. The nearest hospital is 400 km away and retrieval will take several hours. What is the most appropriate initial management in this setting?

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