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Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
Biphasic Illness ... -14 days): • Fever ... rash • Others: nausea ... renal + hepatic dysfunction ... hemorrhage • ARDS • Shock
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
• 49 million cases ... COMMON CAUSES + ... • Symptoms: Fever ... all suspected cases ... • Start broad-spectrum
Causes of Fever in the Immunocompromised Host - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Structural Defect - Asplenia/HypospIenism
 • Bacteremia/Septic
Causes of Fever ... Bacteremia/Septic Shock ... or Neutrophil Dysfunction ... Infection #Fever ... #Causes #Hematology