Unusual occurrence of leptospirosis in a hemodialysis patient in a nonendemic region

Leptospirosis, an endemic zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira, is frequently seen in tropical regions and areas with low socioeconomic status. The disease can present a range of symptoms from mild to fatal, with potential involvement of multiple organs. This case report describes the treatment and clinical course of a 44-year-old male patient infected with Leptospira semeranga patoc 1 and presenting with jaundice and renal failure. The patient was residing in the Syrian Refugee Camp in the arid city of Sanliurfa. This case serves as an example of a nonendemic occurrence of leptospirosis, and a brief overview of relevant literature on the subject is also provided.

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This is a case report on a nonendemic occurrence of leptospirosis caused by Leptospira in a 44-year-old male living in a Syrian refugee camp in the arid city of Sanliurfa. The patient presented with jaundice and renal failure. This case serves as an example of leptospirosis in a nonendemic area, and provides a brief overview of relevant literature.