ABSTRACT
Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection caused by spirochetes and is usually seen in rural areas. The clinical status may range from self-limiting mild leptospirosis to icterohemorrhagic leptospirosis characterized by jaundice, renal failure and hemorrhage progressing to acute respiratory distress syndrome and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. In this study, we aimed to present a fatal leptospirosis case followed in the intensive care unit.
Keywords: Leptospirosis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, intensive care
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