Leptospirosis Mimicking Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Case Report
Leptospirosis Mimicking Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Case Report
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DOI:
10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.01.274
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发表时间:
2009-10-01
影响因子:
13.2
通讯作者:
Tullus, Kjell
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作者:
Iragorri, Sandra;Tullus, Kjell
Leptospirosis was diagnosed in a child presenting with acute kidney injury, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Initial symptoms included abdominal pain and nonbloody diarrhea, followed by fever, vomiting, and skin rash. Leptospirosis was suspected and eventually confirmed. Although leptospirosis is uncommon in temperate climates, it is occurring in increasing numbers of participants in water sports, making it a consideration in the differential diagnosis of hemolytic uremic syndrome. Am J Kidney Dis 54:721-725. (C) 2009 by the National Kidney Foundation, Inc.