Neuroleptospirosis Complicated by Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Author:
Boon Taat YEAP
;
Thai Hau KOO
;
Song Yee ANG
;
Laila AB MUKMIN
;
Abdul Rahman Izaini GHANI
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Neuroleptospirosis;
complications;
cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
- From:
Brunei International Medical Journal
2025;21():187-191
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Leptospirosis is an acute infectious disease that manifests as a biphasic sickness with an initial leptospiraemic and a subsequent immunological phase. It is caused by a spirochete belonging to the genus Leptospira. Leptospirosis seldom manifests clinically as a primary neurological impairment. We report a case of a middle -aged man who was initially diagnosed with leptospirosis and subsequently complicated by development of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. This intriguing case study emphasises the importance of identifying uncommon leptospirosis symptoms in endemic regions such as Malaysia.
