Leptospirosis as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease: A systematic review of observational studies.
<h4>Background</h4>Leptospirosis is a worldwide prevalent zoonosis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading global disease burden. Because of pathophysiological changes in the kidney, it has been suggested that these conditions may be associated. However, the extent of this interact...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-05-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007458 |