Leptospirosis in an asplenic patient -case report

Leptospirosis in an asplenic patient -case report

Abstract Background The presentation of clinical leptospirosis has been historically associated with animal workers, slaughterhouse workers and medical veterinarians. This association has shifted to be related to flooding events and outdoor activities; few cases are related to high-risk factors foun...

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Main Authors: J. García-Méndez, E. Cervera-Ceballos, D. Atilano-López, S. Arroyo-Escalante, D. Moncada-Barrón, M. Leyva-Leyva, R. Hernández-Castro, E. M. Carrillo-Casas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Leptospirosis
Leptospira
Weil’s disease
Serovar Bratislava
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Immunosuppression
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-4869-3

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