Multivisceral organ failure related to leptospirosis in pregnant patient

Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis in the world. It is caused by pathogenic leptospira infection. This infection is also an uncommon cause of hepatorenal failure. Indeed, hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels and low platelet count syndrome, and acute fatty liver of pregnancy are specif...

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Published in:Indian journal of critical care medicine 2013-01, Vol.17 (1), p.43-45, Article 43
Main Authors: Hicham, Sbai, ihsane, Mellouki, Abderahim, El Bouazzaoui, Brahim, Boukatta, Labib, Smail, Mustapha, Harrandou, Mohamed, Khatouf, Adil, Ibrahimi, Abdelilah, Melhouf, Nabil, Kanjaa
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Language:English
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Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Leptospirosis
Multiple organ failure
Pregnant women
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Summary:Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis in the world. It is caused by pathogenic leptospira infection. This infection is also an uncommon cause of hepatorenal failure. Indeed, hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels and low platelet count syndrome, and acute fatty liver of pregnancy are specific to the pregnant state. Leptospirosis is rarely described in pregnancy; it might mimic puerperal sepsis or hepatorenal failure associated with pregnancy induced hypertension. We report a case of leptospirosis presenting as multiple organ failure during third trimester of pregnancy with a good outcome.
ISSN:0972-5229
1998-359X
DOI:10.4103/0972-5229.112143