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An Uncommon Aetiology of a Common Disease: Leptospiral Infective Endocarditis

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Leptospirosis is a neglected global disease caused by pathogenic spirochetes, 10% cases of which present as severe disease resulting in multi-system disorders. Cardiac involvement in leptospirosis is not very uncommon, but mainly manifests as electrocardiographic changes and conduction defects. However, leptospiral endocarditis is an extremely rarely reported entity. We hereby present a case of infective endocarditis caused by Leptospira in 15-year-old boy. To our knowledge, this is only the sixth case of leptospiral infective endocarditis, highlighting the fact that clinicians need to be aware of the possibility of leptospirosis, even if the illness presents with unusual features like endocarditis.

Source: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH

DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/31085.10807

Authors: Shikha Ranjan, Rama Krishnan T C Ramalingam, Chinnasamy Balasubramanian

Institution: KG Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $275