Fulminant leptospirosis in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus infection: case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of fulminant leptospirosis that was acquired in New York City by a patient with underlying infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Review of the literature on leptospirosis in HIV-infected persons showed that all patients were severely ill but responded well to treatment, which highlights the importance of recognizing this potentially life-threatening illness, especially in unusual settings.
Medical subject headings
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
- Leptospirosis