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It can be mimicked by endemic infectious diseases that present simultaneously, like dengue, malaria, melioidosis, or scrub typhus. However, there is a dearth of documented evidence about the frequency of coinfection, as well as related symptoms and mortality. The study aims to determine the frequency and geographical extent of coinfections in leptospirosis patients in India.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methodology<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We systematically searched databases, including Scopus, PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science, for articles published between January 2010 and August 2024 assessing coinfections in leptospirosis patients in India. 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Cases with coinfection had poorer outcomes with increased mortality compared to cases with isolated infection.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In India, leptospirosis can present with co-infections such as dengue, hepatitis E, malaria, typhoid, and scrub typhus, complicating diagnosis due to overlapping clinical features. These coinfections are associated with unfavorable outcomes, including multi-organ dysfunction and increased mortality. Early diagnostic testing in febrile patients and timely, appropriate treatment are essential to improve patient outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Trial registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Clinical trial number: not applicable. 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