Hypomagnesaemia in the first 10 days of severe leptospirosis

Scott B Craig; Glenn C Graham; M A Burns; M F Dohnt; C C Jansen; Lee D Smythe; David B McKay

doi:10.1179/000349809X12554106963717

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Hypomagnesaemia in the first 10 days of severe leptospirosis

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Hypomagnesaemia in the first 10 days of severe leptospirosis

Scott B Craig, Glenn C Graham, M A Burns, M F Dohnt, C C Jansen, Lee D Smythe and David B McKay

Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Vol.103(8), pp.705-709

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1179/000349809X12554106963717

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leptospirosis

Magnesium imbalance in leptospirosis has, for the most part, been neglected by the medical and leptospirosis communities. In a recent, retrospective study, serum concentrations of magnesium were followed in 15 patients with severe leptospirosis. The results revealed that 14 of the 15 patients developed hypomagnesaemia at some time during the first 10 days of their illness. In severely ill patients, such magnesium deficiency can worsen clinical outcome. Magnesium concentrations may affect a number of organ systems and mental status. Since altered mental status in leptospirosis is a poor prognostic indicator, it is suggested that serum concentrations of magnesium be monitored closely in patients with leptospirosis. Any hypomagnesaemia can then be treated promptly, in an effort to reduce the morbidity and mortality attributable to the disease.

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Title: Hypomagnesaemia in the first 10 days of severe leptospirosis
Authors: Scott B Craig (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Glenn C Graham (Author) - Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Service
M A Burns (Author) - Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Service
M F Dohnt (Author) - Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Service
C C Jansen (Author) - Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Service
Lee D Smythe (Author) - Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Service
David B McKay (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Publication details: Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Vol.103(8), pp.705-709
Publisher: Maney Publishing
Date published: 2009
DOI: 10.1179/000349809X12554106963717
ISSN: 0003-4983
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449679202621
Output Type: Journal article

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