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Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Human Brucellar Spondylodiscitis
Published on: May 23, 2021
Infected abdominal aortic aneurysm caused by Brucella abortus: a case report
Sang-Jun Park1, Mi-Na Kim, Tae-Won Kwon
1Department of Surgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine Ulsan, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Vascular Surgery
|December 25, 2007
Summary
This case report details the first known instance of an abdominal aortic aneurysm infected by Brucella abortus. Successful treatment involved surgery and antibiotics, with the patient recovering well.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Vascular Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Infected aortic aneurysms are rare but serious conditions.
- Brucella species are known to cause various infections, but not typically aortic aneurysms.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms including fever, fatigue, and abdominal pain.
- Computed tomography scanning revealed an infected abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Findings:
- Brucella abortus was identified as the causative pathogen from blood cultures.
- The patient underwent successful surgical repair, including graft replacement and omental wrapping.
- Post-operative antibiotic treatment for 3 months was administered.
Implications:
- This case highlights Brucella abortus as a potential cause of infected aortic aneurysms.
- Early diagnosis and aggressive surgical and antibiotic management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- Further research may be needed to understand the pathogenesis and optimal treatment strategies for Brucella-induced aortic aneurysms.
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