Leptospirosis with Weil Syndrome debuting with acute abdomen. Case Report

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https://doi.org/10.54495/Rev.Cientifica.v31i1.297

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leptospirosis, abdominal pain, SARS-Co-V-2 infection.

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a disease of worldwide that is considered within zoonoses. It is important to know the environment where the patient performs its activities. The clinical presentation goes from a mild infection to its more complicated presentation, the Weil´s Syndrome (disseminated affectation), which is related to high mortality rates if not detected in time. Its probability diagnosis is established based on clinical criteria (signs and symptoms of suspicion), plus the epidemiological link, which can be corroborated with the results of complementary studies (immunological markers). This is essential for the adequate treatment and selection of the antibiotic scheme. The following is a case of a 25-years-old woman with a personal history of SARS-Co V-2 infection (RTPCR positive) four months before admission, who presented Leptospirosis that debuted with abdominal pain simulating an acute abdomen that required exploratory laparoscopy. Serology for Leptospira was positive and the patient received specific antibiotic treatment with favorable evolution.

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Published

2023-03-24

How to Cite

Játiva Baquero, M. B., Pinza Reinoso, L. A., & Rueda Barragán, F. E. (2023). Leptospirosis with Weil Syndrome debuting with acute abdomen. Case Report. Revista Científica, 31(2). https://doi.org/10.54495/Rev.Cientifica.v31i1.297

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