Increasing awareness of physicians against severe leptospirosis: A treatable but potentially fatal zoonotic infection.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/2249-4863.214955 and PMC identifier 5629881.
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Abstract
Leptospirosis is a worldwide, often severe and potentially fatal zoonotic infection. Here, we present the case of a 35-year-old man with severe leptospirosis infection that was identified early and was treated effectively, with a quite impressive complete recovery. Delaying of early diagnosis and treatment is crucial for the development of an unfavorable clinical course and increases the risk of a lethal outcome.