PMID: 20653156Jul 27, 2010Paper

Atypical presentation of leptospirosis

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
Prasita Pravin KshirsagarSagar Mandalik

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.

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