Brucellosis associated with thrombophilebitis: A case report


GÜL H. C., Mert G., ERDEM H., Bilgeturk A., AVCI İ. Y., Besirbellioglu B. A., ...Daha Fazla

American Journal of Case Reports, cilt.9, ss.31-33, 2008 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Dergi Adı: American Journal of Case Reports
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.31-33
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Thrombophlebitis, Brucella
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Thrombophlebitis due to Brucella is a very rare complication herein that report. Case Report: A 21-year-old male patient was admitted to Infectious Diseases Department with right leg pain, swelling and rush. Thrombophlebitis is detected, the pathogen is identified from the blood culture, all other causes were excluded and he responded well to antibiotics. Conclusions: Early detection and suitable therapy of Brucellosis are crucial to prevent problematic complications of the disease.