1988
DOI: 10.1007/bf00445917
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Subacute meningitis caused by Brucella: a diagnostic challenge

Abstract: A case of subacute meningitis caused by Brucella mellitensis is described. The meningitis was refractory to an antibiotic regime. Diagnosis was established by raised antibody titres to Brucella in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and positive bone marrow and blood cultures. While treatment with tetracycline trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and streptomycin resulted in a dramatic clinical cure, the CSF findings returned only gradually to normal values over the ensuing 6 months.

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“…Unfortunately, the applied control measures may not be capable of reducing the levels of infection in ruminants (Hegazy et al, 2009). Brucellosis for several decades has been recognized as a significant public health problem which includes chills, fever, malaise and headache, requiring prolonged treatment (Korman, 1988). In the Middle East, Benkirane (2006) suggested that its incidence is increasing in ruminants and humans.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Unfortunately, the applied control measures may not be capable of reducing the levels of infection in ruminants (Hegazy et al, 2009). Brucellosis for several decades has been recognized as a significant public health problem which includes chills, fever, malaise and headache, requiring prolonged treatment (Korman, 1988). In the Middle East, Benkirane (2006) suggested that its incidence is increasing in ruminants and humans.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%