Leptospirosis: An Unusual Cause of ARDS

Leptospirosis: An Unusual Cause of ARDS

Severe leptospirosis usually associates shock, jaundice, renal failure, and thrombocytopenia. Massive hemoptysis due to diffuse alveolar haemorrhage may rarely occur leading to an acute respiratory failure and multiple organ failure. We present the case of an acute respiratory distress syndrome caus...

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Main Authors: Marc Clavel, Gwenaelle Lhéritier, Nicolas Weinbreck, Antoine Guerlin, Anthony Dugard, Eric Denes, Philippe Vignon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2010-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/408365
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