Leptospirosis

Leptospirosis is an anthropozoonosis caused by spiral-shaped bacteria belonging to the genus Leptospira. Leptospirosis is a widespread zoonosis with a worldwide distribution and has emerged as a major public health problem in developing countries in South-East Asia and South America.

Splenomegaly

Abnormal increased size of the spleen.


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PMID (PMCID)
14689199
 MALE Adult
["Peculiar infection" with fever, splenomegaly and acute kidney failure in a 24-year-old forestry student].
Strutz F, Scheel A, Koziolek M, Kochsiek T, Eiffert H, Muller GA.
Internist (Berl). 2003;44(12):1575-8.
When confronted by the combination of initial high fever associated with intense malaise, splenomegaly, elevated levels of transaminases, and acute renal failure, consideration must be given to the differential diagnosis of leptospirosis even in Germany.