Successful management of severe pulmonary form of leptospirosis with VV-ECMO, prone ventilation, and bronchoalveolar lavage: two case reports

BackgroundLeptospirosis is a globally prevalent zoonotic acute infectious disease that can rapidly progress to severe pulmonary form of leptospirosis (SPFL), leading to multiple organ failure with a high mortality rate. It is estimated that approximately 58,900 deaths occur annually due to leptospir...

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Main Authors: Meisong Chen, Haohao Wu, Lutao Xie, Min Wu, Pin Lan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1598589/full
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