A Patient with Severe Leptospirosis Treated with Cytokine Removal and High-Dose Corticosteroids
Leptospirosis is an ubiquitous zoonosis with significant morbidity and mortality. Approximately 10 percent of human infections evolve into a severe form, with a sepsis-like disease, multiorgan failure, and significant mortality rate. The cornerstone of treatment of severe disease is antibiotic thera...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Infectious Disease Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7449/14/5/68 |