Case Report

Osteoarticular Brucellosis without Musculoskeletal Complaints

Volume: 4 Number: 4 December 31, 2019
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Osteoarticular Brucellosis without Musculoskeletal Complaints

Abstract

Brucellosis is one of the major health problem in developing countries. Main complaints of patients are weakness, fatigue, joint pain, and sweating. Musculoskelatal system involvement is the most seen complication. In this case report, we aimed to draw attention to a brucellar spondylitis and spondylodiscitis case who does not have any complaints about the involvement of musculoskeletal system. His diagnosis was made with magnetic resonance imaging incidentally.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

December 31, 2019

Submission Date

February 14, 2019

Acceptance Date

April 13, 2019

Published in Issue

Year 2019 Volume: 4 Number: 4

AMA
1.Guclu E, Durmaz Y, Karabay O. Osteoarticular Brucellosis without Musculoskeletal Complaints. OTJHS. 2019;4(4):539-542. doi:10.26453/otjhs.527316

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