Related Experiment Videos
Acute brucellosis presenting as leukocytoclastic vasculitis
F J Vázquez Doval1, F Ruiz de Erenchun Lasa, M A Sola Casas
1Department of Dermatology, University Clinic, School of Medicine, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Journal of Investigational Allergology & Clinical Immunology
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Brucellosis can cause leukocytoclastic vasculitis, presenting as non-pruritic purpuric lesions. This suggests brucellosis should be considered in vasculitis patients from endemic areas.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection endemic in many regions.
- Leukocytoclastic vasculitis is an inflammation of small blood vessels.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male fur trader presented with fever and purpuric lesions.
- Lesions were non-pruritic and located on the lower limbs.
Findings:
- Laboratory tests confirmed brucellosis.
- Skin biopsy revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis.
Implications:
- Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of leukocytoclastic vasculitis.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of brucellosis can prevent severe cutaneous manifestations.