Atypical presentation of leptospirosis

J Assoc Physicians India. 2010 Feb:58:117-8.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Furosemide / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Leptospira / isolation & purification
  • Leptospirosis / complications
  • Leptospirosis / diagnosis*
  • Leptospirosis / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Nephrotic Syndrome / etiology
  • Proteinuria / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Ceftriaxone
  • Furosemide