Prolonged Leptospira Urinary Shedding in a 10-Year-Old Girl. (25th March 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chow, Emilie; Deville, Jaime; Nally, Jarlath; Lovett, Michael; Nielsen-Saines, Karin
• Other Names: Classen C. F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-03-25
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/169013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : We present a case of leptospirosis in a previously healthy girl following a trip to Costa Rica. While she was clinically asymptomatic, she had spirochetes cultured from her urine six weeks following her trip. Prolonged urinary shedding following infection with Leptospira is possible in humans and often has subtle manifestations in children.