Leptospirosis: A Rare Cause of Hyperbilirubinemia and Acute Kidney Injury in a Non-endemic Area.

Authors

Marko Kozyk, Beaumont Health Resident
Kateryna Strubchevska, Beaumont Health Resident
Brian Nadeau, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-1-2022

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis with clinical manifestations caused by a pathogenic bacterium of the genus Leptospira. A high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis. The unusual constellation of symptoms makes the diagnosis of leptospirosis challenging and requires a comprehensive approach while treating the patient. This case illustrates the potential for severe complications of untreated leptospirosis and underlines the importance of a holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with perplexing clinical presentations.

Volume

14

Issue

11

First Page

30963

Last Page

30963

Recommended Citation

Kozyk M, Strubchevska K, Nadeau B. Leptospirosis: a rare cause of hyperbilirubinemia and acute kidney injury in a non-endemic area. Cureus. 2022 Nov 1;14(11):e30963. doi: 10.7759/cureus.30963. PMID: 36465219.

DOI

10.7759/cureus.30963

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

36465219