Cutaneous manifestations in Brucellosis


Karaali Z., Baysal B., POTUROĞLU Ş., Kendir M.

Indian Journal of Dermatology, cilt.56, sa.3, ss.339-340, 2011 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 56 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4103/0019-5154.82505
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Dermatology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.339-340
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Brucellosis, cutaneous manifestations, leukocytoclastic vasculitis
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Brucellosis is a common worldwide zoonotic disease. Cutaneous manifestations are not specific and affect 1-14% of patients with brucellosis. Here, we describe 49-year-old female with fever and a diffuse maculopapular rash due to Brucella melitensis infection. Histopathology of skin biopsy revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis; positive blood cultures for B. melitensis established the diagnosis of brucellosis. We provide a review of the relevant literature.