Abstract
Leptospirosis, a disease of protean manifestations occurs sporadically throughout the year with a peak seasonal incidence during the rainy season. We hereby present a case that had clinical features of nephrotic syndrome with massive proteinuria. Leptospirosis was detected on ELISA testing. Patient was cured with antibiotics and diuretics.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Furosemide / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin M
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Leptospira / isolation & purification
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Leptospirosis / complications
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Leptospirosis / diagnosis*
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Leptospirosis / drug therapy
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Male
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Nephrotic Syndrome / etiology
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Proteinuria / etiology
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Immunoglobulin M
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Ceftriaxone
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Furosemide