A case of brucellosis with a rare complication: Pericarditis

Zorlu G., Uyar S., Ozer H., Esin M., Kir S., Tokuc A., ...Daha Fazla

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, cilt.4, sa.1, 2017 (Scopus)

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Objectives: To describe brucellosis and its possible complications according to clinical, laboratory and radiological findings. Methods: We describe a case of Brucella pericarditis visualized at transthoracic echocardiography with clinical manifestations. Results: Clinical manifestations, imaging and laboratory findings provided the correct diagnosis of Brucella pericarditis. The patient recovered fully following doxycycline and rifampin therapy. Conclusion: Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of disorders that affect the pericardium in endemic areas.