Severe community-acquired pneumonia caused by Leptospira interrogans: A case report and review of literature

Figure 2 Changes in laboratory parameters after admission. In the first 5 d of antiviral treatment after admission: inflammatory values were elevated; platelets and hemoglobin were decreased consistent with hemorrhagic complications; and elevated brain natriuretic peptide indicated the existence of myocardial impairment. After 5 d, penicillin was administered and the above vital parameters improved. WBC: White blood cell; CRP: C-reactive protein; PCT: Procalcitonin; PLT: Platelets; Hb: Hemoglobin; BNP: Brain natriuretic peptide.