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Leptospirosis dengan Gangguan Ginjal : Laporan Kasus

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Background: Leptospirosis is a public health problem throughout the world, especially in countries with
tropical and subtropical climates and with high rainfall, such as Indonesia. Leptospirosis is a ratoriginated disease that is classified as an emerging disease, caused by the Leptospira interrogans
bacteria that are pathogenic to humans and animals. Leptospirosis can cause kidney problems due to
toxins that can affect the immune system.
Case presentation: A 56 year old woman with loss of consciousness, convulsions and fever. A positive
Lateral flow examination and Microscopic Agglutination test (MAT) were carried out with the results
showing Pomona serogroup, Pomona serovar, Pomona strain with a titer of 1:320 showing positive
results. The results of examination of urea creatinine (6.5 mg/dl) and urea (234 mg/dl) showed a
disturbance in the kidneys.
Conclusion: Laboratory examinations in the form of Lateral flow and MAT showed Leptospira infection
with renal impairment.
Keywords: Leptospirosis, kidney disorders, Lateral flow, MAT

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Series Title

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616.9941 Muj l

Publisher

Jambi : Jambi Medical Journal (JMJ)., 2023

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Language

Indonesia

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Classification

616.9941

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text

Media Type

computer

Carrier Type

other (computer)

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Subject(s)

Leptospirosis
Acute Kidney Injury
Case Reports

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6 hlm,

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Mujahidah

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Tanggal Pelaksanaan - Dari

2024-12-24

Tanggal Pelaksanaan - Sampai

2024-12-24

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Tidak

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