Leptospira-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome: a diagnostic challenge

and he was treated with plasma exchange, transfusions and renal replacement therapy. However, stool examinations were negative for Shiga toxin and bacterial pathogens. Subsequent investigations confirmed leptospirosis. He improved significantly after treatment with doxycycline alongside supportive therapy. This case highlights the importance of considering leptospirosis as a differential diagnosis in patients with HUS, particularly in endemic regions, to avoid delays in targeted treatment.

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BMJ Case Reports
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2026-05-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-271203
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Leptospirosis research and findings
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Leptospira-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome: a diagnostic challenge

Mehebub Alam Khandakar, Baidyanath Sana, Debaditya Chatterjee, Atanu Chandra
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Leptospira-associated haemolytic uraemic syndrome: a diagnostic challenge

Mehebub Alam Khandakar, Baidyanath Sana, Debaditya Chatterjee, Atanu Chandra
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and he was treated with plasma exchange, transfusions and renal replacement therapy. However, stool examinations were negative for Shiga toxin and bacterial pathogens. Subsequent investigations confirmed leptospirosis. He improved significantly after treatment with doxycycline alongside supportive therapy. This case highlights the importance of considering leptospirosis as a differential diagnosis in patients with HUS, particularly in endemic regions, to avoid delays in targeted treatment.

BMJ Case ReportsVol. 19(5)
Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital (IN), Bankura Sammilani Medical College (IN)
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Leptospirosis research and findings
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