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The patient was treated with ceftriaxone for 1 week, and her condition steadily improved.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This case report raises awareness of pet rodents as sources of leptospirosis. 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