Complexities of Severe Leptospirosis: A Case With Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure, Acute Kidney Injury, and Hyponatremia.

Leptospirosis, an acute zoonotic infection caused by spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, poses significant health risks worldwide. Transmission occurs through contact with infected animals' urine, blood, or tissue. This case report examines a 44-year-old man with severe leptospirosis, presenting as Weil's disease, characterized by acute hypoxic respiratory failure and acute kidney injury (AKI) secondary to rhabdomyolysis, complicated by severe hyponatremia. The case underscores the diagnostic and management challenges associated with leptospirosis, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.