A simple score to predict severe leptospirosis.

A simple score to predict severe leptospirosis.

BACKGROUND:The case-fatality rate of severe leptospirosis can exceed 50%. While prompt supportive care can improve survival, predicting those at risk of developing severe disease is challenging, particularly in settings with limited diagnostic support. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS:We retrospective...

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Main Authors: Simon Smith, Brendan J Kennedy, Alexis Dermedgoglou, Suzanne S Poulgrain, Matthew P Paavola, Tarryn L Minto, Michael Luc, Yu-Hsuan Liu, Josh Hanson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6391019?pdf=render

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