title: Atypical presentation of leptospirosis.
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.
authors.affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi Medical College and Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital, Thane.
authors.forename: Prasita Pravin
authors.initials: PP
authors.lastname: Kshirsagar
authors.forename: Amey Dilip
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Sonavane
authors.forename: Aditi Chetan
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Doshi
authors.forename: Umesh
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Teltumbde
authors.forename: Sagar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mandalik
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D007075:Immunoglobulin M; D002443:Ceftriaxone; D005665:Furosemide