Leptospiral myocarditis and pancreatitis

Trop Doct. 2023 Apr;53(2):329-331. doi: 10.1177/00494755221148227. Epub 2023 Jan 3.

Abstract

While Leptospira are known to cause multi-system dysfunction, cardiac involvement is uncommon. We present a case febrile myocarditis diagnosed to have leptospirosis. The patient also had pancreatitis, jaundice and renal failure but recovered well with timely management.

Keywords: Leptospirosis; myocarditis; pancreatitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Leptospira*
  • Leptospirosis* / complications
  • Leptospirosis* / diagnosis
  • Leptospirosis* / drug therapy
  • Myocarditis* / diagnosis
  • Myocarditis* / etiology
  • Pancreatitis* / diagnosis
  • Pancreatitis* / etiology