A Re-Emerging Ancient Disease: A Case Report

Autor: Lam, HY, Kan, PG
Zdroj: Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine; October 2005, Vol. 12 Issue: 4 p237-241, 5p
Abstrakt: There have been repeated outbreaks of leptospirosis reported all over the world. Being one of the largest cities in the world, Hong Kong is no exception. We report a local case involved in an outbreak of the disease with a typical route of acquisition but rare complications. A brief account on the epidemiology of both Hong Kong and Southern China is given. Discussions on the pathophysiology of the disease and its complications are also presented.
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