International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
Acute pancreatitis is one of the most common causes of hospitalisation globally, posing a significant health risk that results in higher rates of mortality and morbidity. Consequently, prompt diagnosis and treatment are imperative. Acute pancreatitis can be caused by various factors, with gallstones and alcohol use being the most common ones. Infections such as mumps, cytomegalovirus, coxsackievirus, and parasites are rare causes of pancreatitis, which may occasionally be the causative agent of acute pancreatitis. In this cbeen diagnosed with Icteric leptospirosis and developed acute pancreatitis subsequently. But fortunately, the patient had fully recovered after receiving timely treatment and intervention.
How to cite this article:
Nabanita Mondal, Nayan Paul, Amit Karmakar, Kausik Munsi and Puja Mahato. Acute Pancreatitis Secondary to Icteric Leptospirosis: A Case Report.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2024.2.17.20
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2024.2.17.20