[Meningitis with acute respiratory distress syndrome in adults and jaundice--case report].
The case of leptospirosis with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and severe jaundice in young abattoir worker has been presented. Institution of invasive therapeutic methods: continuous mandatory ventilation (CMV) with positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and plasmapheresis, together with antibioticotherapy resulted in complete recovery. We discuss some characteristic features of the leptospirosis, which with the data from epidemiological history can lead to early diagnosis of this forgotten disease.
Bociaga-Jasik
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Katedra i Klinika Chorób Zakaźnych, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego w Krakowie.
Garlicki
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Kluba-Wojewoda
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D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology; D010956:Plasmapheresis; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012074:Remission Induction; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D014895:Weil Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents