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  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Brucellosis is a prevalent global zoonotic infection.
  • Psychosis is an infrequent manifestation of Brucellosis.
  • Early diagnosis of Brucellar psychosis is crucial.

Observation:

  • Presents three cases of Brucellar psychosis.
  • Cases were initially misdiagnosed.
  • Risk factors for Brucella exposure were overlooked.

Findings:

  • Brucellar psychosis should be suspected in patients with unexplained psychological symptoms.
  • Epidemiological assessment for Brucella exposure is key to diagnosis.
  • Ignoring risk factors leads to delayed or incorrect diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering Brucellar psychosis in differential diagnoses.
  • Emphasizes the need for thorough patient history, including potential zoonotic exposure.
  • Improves diagnostic accuracy for rare neurological complications of infectious diseases.