Haemorrhagic pneumonitis: A rare presentation of leptospirosis

N. D. Pai, P. M. Adhikari

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Abstract

Leptospirosis is an uncommon zoonosis. As a systemic disease, it presents itself by multisystem involvement. Pulmonary involvement with leptospirosis often is manifested by respiratory symptoms; but pneumonia commonly is not a prominent clinical manifestation of the illness. We report a case of leptospiral pneumonia in which pulmonary manifestations were primary clinical features of the illness. The prompt resolution of chest x-ray on institution of treatment is noteworthy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)35-36
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Postgraduate Medicine
Volume47
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 11-12-2001
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Medicine(all)

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