Pulmonary hemorrhage associated with severe leptospirosis – the role of low dose intravenous methylprednisolone

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Pulmonary hemorrhage associated with severe leptospirosis – the role of low dose intravenous methylprednisolone

Leptospirosis has a wide range of presentation which ranges from mild flu-like symptoms, to severe form including renal failure, liver failure, and hemorrhage. Pulmonary involvement can progress from subtle clinical features to life threatening pulmonary hemorrhage and acute respiratory distress syn...

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Main Authors:	Lim, Christopher Thiam Seong, Tan, Yi Jun, Then, Ru Fah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2018
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59697/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59697/1/2018031608400110_MJMHS_Vol14_No1_Jan2018_0109_-_2nd_proof.pdf

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