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 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-05-01
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| 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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