Increasing awareness of physicians against severe leptospirosis: A treatable but potentially fatal zoonotic infection

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a worldwide, often severe and potentially fatal zoonotic infection. Here, we present the case of a 35-year-old man with severe leptospirosis infection that was identified early and was treated effectively, with a quite impressive complete recovery. Delaying of early diagnosis and treatment is crucial for the development of an unfavorable clinical course and increases the risk of a lethal outcome.

Keywords

• Ceftriaxone
• doxycycline
• jaundice
• leptospirosis
• leukocytosis
• thrombocytopenia