Nephropathy in leptospirosis

Nephropathy in leptospirosis

Renal involvement is common in leptospirosis. Bacterial invasion, inflammatory process, haemodynamic alterations and direct toxicity of bacterial products are thought to be responsible for the development of nephropathy. Pathologically, all renal structures are involved. Interstitial nephritis is th...

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Main Authors: Visith S, Kearkiat P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
Subjects:
Leptospirosis
Nephropathy
Renal failure
Pathogenesis
Complications
Online Access:http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2005;volume=51;issue=3;spage=184;epage=188;aulast=Visith

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