Leptospirosis: A childhood disease

Michael L. Wong, Sheldon Kaplan, Lisa M. Dunkle, Barbara W. Stechenberg, Ralph D. Feigin

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    Abstract

    A diagnosis of leptospirosis was confirmed in nine children who were admitted to St. Louis Children'sHospital during the past 54 months. Epidemiologic, clinical, cultural, and serologic data which were obtained emphasize (1) the high incidence of urban cases; (2) contact with dogs as the most likely source of infection; and (3) that serotypes other than Leptospira icterohaemorrhagiae may produce severe clinical disease. Unusual or previously unreported manifestations of leptospirosis including acalculous cholecystitis, pancreatitis, abdominal causalgia, desquamating skin rashes, and infarction of the extremities which were noted in these children are discussed.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)532-537
    Number of pages6
    JournalThe Journal of Pediatrics
    Volume90
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Apr 1977

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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