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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

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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance of Myocardial Involvement in Leptospirosis.

Auti Onkar B OB   Kansal Kanav K   Shrikanth K V KV   Raj Vimal V  

Heart views : the official journal of the Gulf Heart Association 20171001 4


Leptospirosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the <i>Leptospira interrogans</i>. 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  ...[more]

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