Atypical presentation of leptospirosis.
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.
Kshirsagar
Prasita Pravin
PP
Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Thane.
Sonavane
Amey Dilip
AD
Doshi
Aditi Chetan
AC
Teltumbde
Umesh
U
Mandalik
Sagar
S
D000328:Adult; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005665:Furosemide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D007919:Leptospira / Q000302:isolation & purification; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D002443:Ceftriaxone; D005665:Furosemide