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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Case Study

Background:

  • Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by *Leptospira* species.
  • Weil's disease, a severe form, presents with jaundice, renal injury, and hemorrhages.
  • Diagnosing severe leptospirosis in multi-organ dysfunction is challenging due to non-specific clinical signs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a challenging case of severe leptospirosis.
  • To highlight unusual clinical manifestations of the disease.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering leptospirosis in cryptogenic sepsis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient with severe leptospirosis.
  • Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for multi-organ dysfunction.
  • Literature review on leptospirosis manifestations.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with jaundice, acute renal dysfunction, severe thrombocytopenia, and pulmonary hemorrhage.
  • Unusual findings included rhabdomyolysis, acalculous cholecystitis, and pancreatitis.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed after excluding other causes of multi-organ dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Leptospirosis can present with diverse and unusual manifestations.
  • Clinicians should consider leptospirosis in patients with cryptogenic sepsis and multi-organ failure.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for severe leptospirosis outcomes.