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Buttock abscess brucellosis.

Ghenwa K Dakdouk1, George F Araj, Ghassan N Awar

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|February 18, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Human brucellosis, a multisystem disease, can rarely cause soft-tissue infections. This case highlights successful treatment of a Brucella buttock abscess with drainage and antibiotics.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Human brucellosis is a complex systemic illness with diverse clinical presentations.
  • Complications of brucellosis can impact multiple organ systems.
  • Soft-tissue infections are an uncommon manifestation of Brucella species infection.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old previously healthy female presented with a right buttock abscess.
  • Cultures from the abscess yielded Brucella species.
  • The patient had no prior history of brucellosis or known risk factors.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a soft-tissue infection secondary to Brucella species.
  • Successful management involved surgical drainage of the abscess.
  • Antibiotic therapy was administered as part of the treatment regimen.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering Brucella species in soft-tissue infections, even in previously healthy individuals.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate management, including drainage and antibiotics, are crucial for favorable outcomes in brucellosis complications.
  • Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms and risk factors for soft-tissue involvement in human brucellosis.

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