Atypical Renal Presentation in Severe Leptospirosis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2018.08.007
Abstract: Michał Małecki, Edyta Gołembiewska, Anna Maria Muraszko, Beata Fiecek, Magda Lewandowska, El _ zbieta Urasi nska, Joanna Stępniewska, Maciej Fijałkowski and Kazimierz Ciechanowski Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Szczecin, Poland;… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; nephrology; severe leptospirosis; atypical renal ... See more keywords
Severe Leptospirosis with Pulmonary Hemorrhage; The Role of Intravenous Hydrocortisone
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2020.01.182
Abstract: Leptospirosis is an endemic zoonosis caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira that typically occurs in tropical regions. Pulmonary hemorrhage which is the frequent cause of mortality in leptospirosis is either underdiagnosed or only discovered… read more here.
Keywords: hydrocortisone; leptospirosis; severe leptospirosis; pulmonary hemorrhage ... See more keywords
Severe leptospirosis complicated with multiorgan dysfunction successfully managed with plasma exchange: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s13256-021-03135-3
Abstract: Background Leptospirosis is a common zoonotic infection caused by the spirochete Leptospira . The disease is more prevalent in the tropics, causing subclinical to severe illness leading to high morbidity and mortality. Case presentation A… read more here.
Keywords: leptospirosis complicated; severe leptospirosis; leptospirosis; plasma exchange ... See more keywords
Severe leptospirosis in tropical Australia: Optimising intensive care unit management to reduce mortality
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007929
Abstract: Background Severe leptospirosis can have a case-fatality rate of over 50%, even with intensive care unit (ICU) support. Multiple strategies–including protective ventilation and early renal replacement therapy (RRT)–have been recommended to improve outcomes. However, management… read more here.
Keywords: care unit; severe leptospirosis; intensive care; management ... See more keywords
Pulmonary haemorrhage as the earliest sign of severe leptospirosis in hamster model challenged with Leptospira interrogans strain HP358
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010409
Abstract: Background Severe leptospirosis is challenging as it could evolve rapidly and potentially fatal if appropriate management is not performed. An understanding of the progression and pathophysiology of Leptospira infection is important to determine the early… read more here.
Keywords: leptospira interrogans; leptospirosis; severe leptospirosis; interrogans strain ... See more keywords