Weils' syndrome and concomitant hepatitis B infection.
Leptospirosis is a ubiquitous, spirochetal zoonosis which presents with a broad clinical spectrum. Weil's syndrome, characterised by jaundice, renal failure and bleeding manifestations is the most severe form. A high index of suspicion for the diagnosis is required to institute therapy promptly. We describe a case of serologically confirmed Weil's syndrome with concomitant hepatitis B infection.
Kaushik
S P
SP
Department of General Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Yim
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HB
Tan
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D000328:Adult; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007921:Leptospira interrogans / Q000302:isolation & purification; D008297:Male; D014895:Weil Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000821:virology*