Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
variable
high

Leptospirosis during pregnancy may lead to fetal death, spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, and congenital leptospirosis; a few cases have been reported.[5]

Miscarriage

variable
high

Aseptic meningitis is a common manifestation during the immune phase; it usually presents with severe headaches, with or without delirium. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) discloses lymphocytic pleocytosis with cell counts below 500 cells/mm³. CSF glucose is normal and protein is mildly elevated.

Overview of meningitis

variable
low

Chronic fatigue symptoms are late sequelae in leptospirosis.[5]

Chronic fatigue syndrome

variable
low

Neuropsychiatric manifestations include headache, paresis, paralysis, mood swings, and depression.[1][5]

variable
low

Ophthalmic complications of leptospirosis include uveitis and iridocyclitis.[5]

Uveitis

variable
low

Rare complication of leptospirosis, associated with poor prognosis.[91]

Acute pancreatitis

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