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This report aims to describe the clinical presentation and complications of severe icteric leptospirosis.

Icteric Leptospirosis with Acute Kidney Injury, Hepatic Dysfunction, and Rhabdomyolysis

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Case report reveals severe leptospirosis causing acute kidney injury in a previously healthy male, emphasizing early treatment importance.

This report aims to describe the clinical presentation and complications of severe icteric leptospirosis.
Case report of a previously healthy 31-year-old male with fever and jaundice.
Laboratory studies and imaging confirmed liver and kidney dysfunction.
Treatment included antibiotics and supportive care.
Patient exhibited signs of acute kidney injury, hepatic dysfunction, and rhabdomyolysis.
Prompt treatment improved renal and hepatic parameters, leading to patient discharge.
Leptospirosis can rapidly progress to severe forms like Weil’s disease, even in healthy individuals.

Allamneni et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report reveals severe leptospirosis causing acute kidney injury in a previously healthy male, emphasizing early treatment importance.

This report aims to describe the clinical presentation and complications of severe icteric leptospirosis.
Case report of a previously healthy 31-year-old male with fever and jaundice.
Laboratory studies and imaging confirmed liver and kidney dysfunction.
Treatment included antibiotics and supportive care.
Patient exhibited signs of acute kidney injury, hepatic dysfunction, and rhabdomyolysis.
Prompt treatment improved renal and hepatic parameters, leading to patient discharge.
Leptospirosis can rapidly progress to severe forms like Weil’s disease, even in healthy individuals.

Allamneni et al. (2026) studied this question.

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