Leptospirosis in Puerperium a A Case Report

Dr. Sreelatha S

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Dr. Sreelatha S

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Introduction -Leptospirosis is a Zoonosis with varied clinical manifestations. It is very rare in pregnancy and Puerperium. Here we are reporting a case of Leptospirosis in Puerperium, manifested post LSCS, managed conservatively and patient recovered well.

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Leptospirosis in Puerperium a A Case Report. (2014). Global Journal of Medical Research, 13(E2), 37-38. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/100098

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