Leptospirosis: A Rare Cause of Hyperbilirubinemia and Acute Kidney Injury in a Non-endemic Area

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis with clinical manifestations caused by a pathogenic bacterium of the genus Leptospira. A high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis. The unusual constellation of symptoms makes the diagnosis of leptospirosis challenging and requires a comprehensive approach...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-11, Vol.14 (11)
Main Authors: Kozyk, Marko, Strubchevska, Kateryna, Nadeau, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anemia
Case reports
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Creatinine
Cytomegalovirus
Enzymes
Fever
Hemorrhage
Hospitals
Illnesses
Infections
Infectious diseases
Kidneys
Laboratories
Leptospirosis
Medical diagnosis
Pathogenesis
Patients
Respiratory distress syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Thrombocytopenia
Urinalysis
Urine
Zoonoses
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Summary:Leptospirosis is a zoonosis with clinical manifestations caused by a pathogenic bacterium of the genus Leptospira. A high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis. The unusual constellation of symptoms makes the diagnosis of leptospirosis challenging and requires a comprehensive approach while treating the patient. This case illustrates the potential for severe complications of untreated leptospirosis and underlines the importance of a holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with perplexing clinical presentations.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.30963