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Congenital brucellosis: case report.

D G Dogan¹, M Aslan, E Menekse

¹Department of Pediatrics, Inonu University School of Medicine, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey. deryagumus@yahoo.com

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A newborn experienced severe breathing difficulties and enlarged organs due to brucellosis. This bacterial infection was transmitted from mother to infant during pregnancy, confirmed by blood tests.

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Area of Science:

Neonatal Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection that can affect humans.
Transplacental transmission of Brucella spp. during pregnancy is a rare but serious complication.
Premature birth and congenital infections pose significant risks to newborns.

Observation:

A 6-hour-old infant presented with severe respiratory distress and hepatosplenomegaly.
The infant was born prematurely at 31 weeks gestation.
The mother reported a history of arthralgia during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Findings:

Brucella spp. was identified in blood cultures from both the mother and the infant.
Serological testing confirmed Brucella infection in both mother and infant.
The clinical presentation and laboratory results supported a diagnosis of congenital brucellosis via transplacental transmission.

Implications:

Congenital brucellosis can lead to severe neonatal complications, including respiratory distress and organomegaly.
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes in affected infants.
This case highlights the importance of considering brucellosis in pregnant women with relevant symptoms, especially in endemic areas.