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[Case report: A brucellosis case with subacute thyroiditis]
1Harran Universitesi Tip Fakültesi, Infeksiyon Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, Sanliurfa.
Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni
|August 6, 2004
Summary
Brucellosis, a systemic infection, rarely affects the thyroid gland. This case report details successful treatment of brucella subacute thyroiditis with a combination antibiotic regimen.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Endocrinology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection with potential for multi-organ involvement.
- Thyroid gland complications from brucellosis are infrequently reported in medical literature.
Observation:
- A 34-year-old male presented with malaise, neck pain, sore throat, joint pain, and fever.
- Diagnostic workup revealed serological and histological evidence of brucellosis affecting the thyroid.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with brucella subacute thyroiditis.
- Successful treatment was achieved with an eight-week course of rifampicin and doxycycline.
Implications:
- This case highlights subacute thyroiditis as a rare but possible manifestation of brucellosis.
- Clinicians should consider brucellosis in the differential diagnosis of subacute thyroiditis, especially in endemic areas.