Neurobrucellosis Presenting with Features of Demyelinating Disorder in a Pediatric Patient

Brucellosis is an endemic disease in Saudi Arabia, which can present with variable clinical manifestations. It is a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans. Brucellosis is a multisystemic disease that can present with any system involvement; and neurobrucellosis is a serious complication, sometimes leading to permanent neurological deficit, if treatment is not started promptly. Herein, we present a 6-year boy with neurobrucellosis, who developed demyelination of cerebral white matter and presented with fever and seizures. Key Words: Neurobrucellosis, Demyelination, White matter.