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Acalculous cholecystitis: a rare presentation of leptospirosis progressing to Weil's disease.

George Peter1, Hegde Narasimha.   

Abstract

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection with higher incidence in tropics. Leptospirosis, is known for its variable manifestations, and is a clinical challenge for physicians in the tropics. Experienced clinicians, at times can mistake leptospirosis for non-medical conditions. A few reports of leptospirosis presenting as acalculous cholecystitis was found in review of literature. We intent to highlight acalculous cholecystitis as a rare but clinically significant presentation of leptospirosis.
Copyright © 2011 Hainan Medical College. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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Year:  2011        PMID: 22118040     DOI: 10.1016/S1995-7645(11)60235-6

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Asian Pac J Trop Med        ISSN: 1995-7645            Impact factor:   1.226


  4 in total

1.  An acute acalculous cholecystitis in a returned travel couple.

Authors:  Daan A R Castelijn; G H Wattel-Louis
Journal:  PLoS Negl Trop Dis       Date:  2018-03-08

2.  A case with high bilirubinemia and hemolytic anemia during leptospirosis and a short review of similar cases.

Authors:  Edmond Puca; Erjona Abazaj; Pellumb Pipero; Arjan Harxhi; Redi Ferizaj; Najada Como; Entela Puca
Journal:  Caspian J Intern Med       Date:  2020

3.  Leptospirosis presenting as acute acalculous cholecystitis.

Authors:  Peter Davies; Yuki Aoyagi
Journal:  Clin Case Rep       Date:  2017-09-15

4.  Study on causes of fever in primary healthcare center uncovers pathogens of public health concern in Madagascar.

Authors:  Julia Guillebaud; Barivola Bernardson; Tsiry Hasina Randriambolamanantsoa; Laurence Randrianasolo; Jane Léa Randriamampionona; Cesare Augusto Marino; Voahangy Rasolofo; Milijaona Randrianarivelojosia; Ines Vigan-Womas; Voula Stivaktas; Marietjie Venter; Patrice Piola; Jean-Michel Héraud
Journal:  PLoS Negl Trop Dis       Date:  2018-07-16
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