"Leptospirosis Causing Severe Acute Kidney Injury, Hyperbilirubinemia, " by Jacob McElroy, Berk Celik et al.
 

Leptospirosis Causing Severe Acute Kidney Injury, Hyperbilirubinemia, and Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-30-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Leptospirosis, an infection caused by the spirochete Leptospira and commonly attributed to the underdeveloped world, is frequently under-diagnosed in the United States. This report discusses the case of a 79-year-old male with no significant medical history who presented to the ED with recurrent falls. Initial laboratory results demonstrated severe acute kidney injury, hyperbilirubinemia, and thrombocytopenia. Leptospirosis can mimic a wide variety of medical conditions, ranging from acalculous cholecystitis to alcoholic cirrhosis. Diagnosing leptospirosis requires an in-depth and detailed patient history. This case emphasizes the need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers to consider leptospirosis in their differential diagnoses.

Volume

16

Issue

11

First Page

e74854

DOI

10.7759/cureus.74854

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

39737257

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