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Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction in a patient with leptospirosis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this case report, a 37-year-old female was admitted to hospital with fever and muscle pain two days after returning from Mauritius. Approximately two hours after first administration of intravenous ceftriaxone she suddenly developed respiratory and circulatory failure. Anaphylaxis and pulmonary embolism were considered and excluded. Initially she was treated as having sepsis and required respiratory and vasopressor support. She ended up testing positive for leptospirosis and it was concluded that the respiratory and circulatory failure was a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction.

Source: Ugeskrift for Læger

DOI: 10.61409/v06240398

Authors: Henriette Vendelbo Graversen, Carsten Schade Larsen, Sanne Jespersen

Institution: Aarhus University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Leptospirosis research and findings

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404619650

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