An Uncommon Aetiology of a Common Disease: Leptospiral Infective Endocarditis

Leptospirosis is a neglected global disease caused by pathogenic spirochetes, 10% cases of which present as severe disease resulting in multi-system disorders. Cardiac involvement in leptospirosis is not very uncommon, but mainly manifests as electrocardiographic changes and conduction defects. Howe...

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Main Authors: Shikha Ranjan, Rama Krishnan T C Ramalingam, Chinnasamy Balasubramanian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:http://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10807/31085-CE(RA1)_F(GG)PF1-(MJ_PY)_PFA(MJ_SS).pdf