Abstract | INTRODUCTION:
Leptospirosis presents with disease of variable severity; multi-organ failure can occur. In this situation, plasma exchange has been used with positive results, although the mechanism of action has not been fully explained. CASE PRESENTATION: A 67-year-old Caucasian man developed severe leptospirosis with marked icterus, acute kidney injury and cardiorespiratory failure, after exposure to livestock. On the basis of previous reported cases, he was treated with plasma exchange. This led to a rapid improvement in his bilirubin level, cardiac and respiratory function, followed by renal function. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Dominic Taylor, Lazarus Karamadoukis |
Journal | Journal of medical case reports
(J Med Case Rep)
Vol. 7
Pg. 169
(Jun 28 2013)
ISSN: 1752-1947 [Print] England |
PMID | 23809518
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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