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Leptospirosis in children.

Bela Verma1, S R Daga, D Sawant

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Cama and Albless Hospital, Mumbai 400 001, India.

Indian Pediatrics
|December 9, 2003
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This study highlights leptospirosis, a bacterial infection with diverse symptoms, including fever and bleeding. Early recognition is crucial, especially during outbreaks, to manage this potentially severe hepato-renal disease.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Leptospirosis presents a wide range of clinical symptoms, from mild to severe hepato-renal dysfunction and hemorrhage.
  • The disease's variability necessitates high clinical suspicion, particularly during epidemic periods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on four cases of leptospirosis presenting with prominent fever, puffiness, respiratory distress, and bleeding diathesis.
  • To underscore the importance of recognizing leptospirosis in an epidemic context.

Main Methods:

  • Case series reporting clinical observations.
  • Diagnosis was suspected based on prevailing epidemic situation and clinical manifestations.

Main Results:

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  • Four cases of leptospirosis were identified.
  • The primary manifestations included fever, puffiness, respiratory distress, and bleeding diathesis.
  • Three patients survived, while one patient died.

    • Conclusions:

    • Leptospirosis can manifest with severe symptoms like respiratory distress and bleeding.
    • Prompt clinical suspicion and diagnosis are vital for managing leptospirosis, especially during outbreaks.
    • The outcome depends on timely intervention and disease severity.