Severe leptospirosis complicated with multiorgan dysfunction successfully managed with plasma exchange: a case report

Severe leptospirosis complicated with multiorgan dysfunction successfully managed with plasma exchange: a case report

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 77-year-old healthy Sri Lankan man presented to the T...

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Main Authors: Manana Dewage Sankani Vishvara Kularathna, Senanayake Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Kularatne, Manoji Pathirage, Pala Thanthirige Madhushi Anuradha Nanayakkara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Leptospirosis
Zoonotic infection
Pulmonary hemorrhages
Myocarditis
Multiple organ failure
Plasma exchange
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03135-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03135-3

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