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Leptospirosis - an under-diagnosed clinical condition
I Shah1, S Warke, C T Deshmukh
1Department of Paediatrics, Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|March 29, 2000
Summary
Leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease from spirochaetes, can affect children. This study details two pediatric cases with severe hepatorenal dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Microbiology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Leptospirosis is a globally significant zoonotic bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira spirochaetes.
- The disease spectrum ranges from mild febrile illness to severe multi-organ failure.
Observation:
- This report describes two pediatric cases of leptospirosis.
- Both children presented with significant hepatorenal dysfunction, indicating severe disease manifestation.
Findings:
- The cases highlight leptospirosis as a potential cause of acute hepatorenal dysfunction in children.
- Prompt recognition and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric leptospirosis.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of leptospirosis is warranted among pediatricians, especially in endemic areas.
- Early diagnosis and supportive care can mitigate the severe consequences of leptospirosis in pediatric patients.