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[A case of Brucella spondylodiscitis after a visit to Lebanon].

Authors :
Nielsen SL
Johansen IS
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2012 Feb 13; Vol. 174 (7), pp. 423-4.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Brucellosis is a widespread endemic zoonotic infection affecting more than 500,000 people per year. The disease is very uncommon in Denmark and almost always imported. We present a case of a 57 year-old male with blood culture and magnetic resonance imaging verified brucella spondylodiscitis. Prior to debut of symptoms the patient had visited Lebanon where he had ingested unpasteurized goat milk. The patient was initially treated with an antimicrobial chemotherapy regimen for 12 weeks, which was prolonged due to inadequate radiological response.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
174
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22331045