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Coinfection with hepatitis a and leptospira in jaundice children
Kalenahalli J Kumar, Nagadenahalli A Prasad, Vadambal G Manjunath, Lingappa Umesh
Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Kalenahalli J Kumar
Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/1755-6783.105152
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Mixed infection is a challenge to the treating clinician. Infection like Hepatitis A and Leptospirosis are prevalent in developing countries. The spectrum of clinical severity of both Leptospira and Hepatitis A ranges from mild infection to jaundice. Awareness and appropriate use of investigations can overcome the diagnostic dilemmas. |
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