Severe leptospirosis and secondary hemophagocytic syndrome: A rare case from Indian subcontinent

We report a case of a 40 year old male with severe leptospirosis and secondary hemophagocytosis who presented to us with high grade fever and jaundice and later was complicated by multi organ dysfunction and death despite aggressive management. Our case highlights leptospirosis as a rare cause of HPS. A high index of clinical suspicion and prompt treatment for HPS in patients with severe leptospirosis with progressive multi-organ dysfunction despite antimicrobial therapy, is very important as the condition otherwise carries a very high mortality.
Source: Australasian Medical Journal - AMJ - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research