Cardiac Magnetic Resonance of Myocardial Involvement in Leptospirosis.

ABSTRACT: Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the Leptospira interrogans. Although it is endemic in tropical countries, global incidence has increased in several temperate and developed regions. Here, we present a cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) and multidetector computer tomography (MDCT) chest features of active systemic leptospiral infection in a 19-year-old male. The MDCT appearances of lungs and CMR appearances of myocardium in icteric leptospirosis are described. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment is important to manage the cardiothoracic complications.

SUBMITTER: Auti OB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5755198 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature