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...
Main Authors: | Manana Dewage Sankani Vishvara Kularathna, Senanayake Abeysinghe Mudiyanselage Kularatne, Manoji Pathirage, Pala Thanthirige Madhushi Anuradha Nanayakkara |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03135-3 |
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