Leptospirosis with Acute Liver Injury
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- 1 July 2014
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
- Vol. 27 (3) , 257-258
Abstract
A 61-year-old man with no significant medical history presented with fever, muscle pain, and weakness. He was found to be in multiorgan failure due to leptospirosis, a condition known as Weil's disease. A timely workup, combined with early initiation of antibiotics, led to effective treatment for this patient.Keywords
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