Cervical brucellar spondylitis causing incomplete limb paralysis
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20180243, 2019. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Brucellosis, a zoonosis with worldwide distribution, is a systemic infection caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. Meanwhile, brucellosis often causes complications, such as osteoarticular involvement, and spondylitis is the most prevalent and important clinical form. Here, is a case of cervical brucellar spondylitis causing incomplete limb paralysis in a middle-aged male. The diagnosis was based on clinical history, and supported by Brucella serology and magnetic resonance imaging. Quadruple antibacterial treatment continued for four weeks. In this case, the epidural abscess causing spinal cord compression resolved without surgery. In addition, the patient had recovered from most of the neurologic deficits.
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Asunto principal:
Parálisis
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Espondilitis
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Brucelosis
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Absceso Epidural
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
China
Institución/País de afiliación:
Capital Medical University/CN
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