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Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Human Brucellar Spondylodiscitis
Published on: May 23, 2021
[Brucellar orchitis. Case report and bibliographic review]
José Antonio Cánovas Ivorra1, Antonio Francisco Sánchez Díaz, Juan Salvador Fernández García
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital "Mare de Deu dels Lliris". Alcoy, Alicante, España. jacanovas@hotmail.com
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|October 17, 2007
Summary
Brucellosis can cause epididymo-orchitis, a testicular inflammation, especially in endemic areas. Prompt treatment with antibiotics like rifampicin and doxycycline is crucial for recovery.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
Background:
- Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Epididymo-orchitis is a potential complication of Brucellosis.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old male presented with a month of fever and right testicular inflammation.
- Symptoms included evening fevers and left-sided osteoarticular pain.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with unilateral epididymo-orchitis secondary to Brucella.
- Treatment involved a 45-day course of rifampicin and doxycycline.
Implications:
- Brucellosis should be considered in cases of persistent epididymo-orchitis, particularly in endemic regions.
- Prior contact with cattle or unpasteurized dairy products, even months earlier, is a key risk factor.
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