Leptospiral myocarditis and pancreatitis. (April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Rohan; Gurtoo, Anil; Prakash, Anupam; Jose, Rosmy; Bansal, Priya
• Is Part Of: Tropical doctor. Volume 53:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 329
• Page End: 331
• Publication Date: 2023-04
• Subjects: Leptospirosis -- myocarditis -- pancreatitis; Tropical medicine -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing Countries -- Periodicals; Tropical Medicine -- Periodicals; Tropische geneeskunde; 616.9883
• DOI: 10.1177/00494755221148227
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0049-4755

Abstract

While Leptospira are known to cause multi-system dysfunction, cardiac involvement is uncommon. We present a case febrile myocarditis diagnosed to have leptospirosis. The patient also had pancreatitis, jaundice and renal failure but recovered well with timely management.