A case of leptospirosis with rare atypical presentation as paraparesis
Journal: Journal of Clinical and Scientific Research (Vol.4, No. 2)Publication Date: 2015-04-01
Authors : Venkata Krishna P; Ahmed S; Venkata Ravi Kumar CV;
Page : 173-176
Keywords : Leptospirosis; Atypical presentation; Paraparesis; Polyneuropathy; Seizures;
Abstract
We report a patient presenting with paraparesis with polyneuropathy who later developed haemorrhagic manifestations and multi-organ involvement and seizures. Diagnostic work-up confirmed the diagnosis of leptospi- rosis. The presentation of paraparesis in combination with Weil’s syndrome is rare. However, the development of haemorrhagic manifestations and seizures after initial presentation of paraparesis has not been reported previously. A high index of
suspicion is necessary for initiating appropriate diagnostic work-up as it is a treatable condition.
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