Fatal case of Leptospira wolffii infection in Sikkim, India: An autochthonous case from a new geographical region

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q4 IMMUNOLOGY

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI:10.1016/j.ijmmb.2025.100813

Shrijana Gurung , Dipesh Tewari , Urgen Sherpa , Tashi Pegey Chhophel , Aktarul Islam Siddique , Neelanjana Sarmah , Biswajyoti Borkakoty

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Abstract

This case report describes the first documented fatal case of Leptospira wolffii in Sikkim, India, marking a novel geographic occurrence of leptospirosis in the Himalayan state. A 40-year-old female presented with fever, sepsis, and acute kidney injury, succumbing despite intensive care and antibiotic treatment. Targeted 16S rRNA sequencing confirmed a 100 % identity with L. wolffii. Phylogenetic analysis showed close relatedness to strains from Thailand, Bangladesh, and Assam. Environmental investigations revealed rodent infestation and livestock proximity as potential sources. This study underscores the need for awareness of leptospirosis in non-endemic regions, rapid diagnostics, and a one health approach to mitigate such outbreaks.

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Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology IMMUNOLOGY-

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2.20

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0.00%

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154

审稿时长

73 days

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