J Korean Radiol Soc.  1986 Apr;22(2):211-217. 10.3348/jkrs.1986.22.2.211.

Chest radiographic findings of leptospirosis

• Kim MH
• Jung HT
• Lee YJ
• Yoon JS

• KMID: 2462354
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1986.22.2.211

Abstract

1. A study on chest radiographic findings of 54 cases with pneumonia like symptoms was performed. Of 54 cases,8 cases were confirmed to be leptospirosis and 7 cases were leptospirosis combined with Korean hemorrhagic fever.2. Of 8 cases of leptospirosis, 4 cases showed abnormal chest radiographic findings: acinar nodular type 2,massive cofluent consolidation type 2. Of 7 cases of leptospirosis combined with Korean hemorrhagic fever: acinarnodular type 3, massive confluent consolidation type1, and increased interstitial markings type 1 respectively. 3.It was considered to be difficult to diagnose the leptospirosis on chest radiographic findings alone, especiallythe case combined with Korean hemorrhagic fever.

MeSH Terms

Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome
Leptospirosis*
Pneumonia
Radiography, Thoracic*
Thorax*