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Severe leptospirosis with multiple organ failure successfully treated by plasma exchange and high-volume hemofiltration

Published inCase Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis, vol. 2011, 817414
Publication date2011
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Background. Leptospirosis is a spirochetal zoonosis with complex clinical features including renal and liver failure. Case report. We report the case of a Swiss fisherman presenting with leptospirosis. After initial improvement, refractory septic shock and severe liver and kidney failure developed. The expected mortality was estimated at 90% with clinical scores. The patient underwent plasma exchanges and high-volume hemofiltration (HVHF) with complete recovery of hepatic and kidney functions. Discussion. Plasma exchanges and HVHF may confer survival benefit on patients with severe leptospirosis, refractory septic shock, and multiple-organ failure.

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BOURQUIN, Vincent et al. Severe leptospirosis with multiple organ failure successfully treated by plasma exchange and high-volume hemofiltration. In: Case Reports in Nephrology and Dialysis, 2011, vol. 2011, p. 817414. doi: 10.1155/2011/817414
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