Factors associated with thrombocytopenia in severe leptospirosis (Weil's disease)

Factors associated with thrombocytopenia in severe leptospirosis (Weil's disease)

OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to investigate factors associated with thrombocytopenia in a large cohort of patients with leptospirosis in an endemic area. METHODS: This retrospective study included 374 consecutive patients with leptospirosis who were admitted to tertiary hospitals in Fortale...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth F. Daher, Geraldo B. Silva, Charles O. Silveira, Felipe S. Falcao, Marilia P. Alves, Jorio A.A.A. Mota, Joyce B. Lima, Rosa M.S. Mota, Ana Patricia F. Vieira, Roberto da Justa Pires, Alexandre B. Liborio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2014-02-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Leptospirosis
Thrombocytopenia
Platelets
Acute Kidney Injury
Mortality
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