Brucella peritonitis and leucocytoclastic vasculitis due to Brucella melitensis
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
11(4): 443-444, Aug. 2007.
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in English
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| ID: lil-460711
ABSTRACT
Brucellosis is a multisystemic disease that rarely leads to a fatal outcome. While reticuloendothelial system organs are mostly affected, peritonitis and posthepatitic cirrhosis are also complications of brucellosis, though they are very rare. Brucella spp. can also trigger immunological reactions. We report a case of brucellosis with peritonitis, renal failure and leucocytoclastic vasculitis caused by Brucella melitensis, which led to a fatal outcome. Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vasculitic diseases, especially in endemic areas.
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Main subject:
Peritonitis
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Brucellosis
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Brucella melitensis
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Vasculitis, Leukocytoclastic, Cutaneous
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Renal Insufficiency
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Gazi University/TR
/
Refik Saydam National Hygiene Center/TR
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