Multivisceral organ failure related to leptospirosis in pregnant patient.

Hicham, Sbai; Ihsane, Mellouki; Abderahim, El Bouazzaoui; Brahim, Boukatta; Labib, Smail; Mustapha, Harrandou; Mohamed, Khatouf; Adil, Ibrahimi; Abdelilah, Melhouf; Nabil, Kanjaa

Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis in the world. It is caused by pathogenic leptospira infection. This infection is also an uncommon cause of hepatorenal failure. Indeed, hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels and low platelet count syndrome, and acute fatty liver of pregnancy are specific to the pregnant state. Leptospirosis is rarely described in pregnancy; it might mimic puerperal sepsis or hepatorenal failure associated with pregnancy induced hypertension. We report a case of leptospirosis presenting as multiple organ failure during third trimester of pregnancy with a good outcome.

MULTIPLE organ failure; LEPTOSPIROSIS diagnosis; PATHOLOGICAL laboratories; LEPTOSPIROSIS; SYMPTOMS; DISEASE complications; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS

Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine, 2013, Vol 17, Issue 1, p43

0972-5229

Academic Journal

10.4103/0972-5229.112143