title: Respiratory failure in leptospirosis.
abstract: We report on four cases of leptospirosis with pulmonary manifestations as their presenting features. With adequate supportive therapy the prognosis is good. Leptospirosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary haemorrhage.
authors.affiliation: Respiratory Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Willcox
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*