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Bayan Mirza1, Hala M Kanawi2, Talal Alkhatib2
1Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, SAU.
Brucellosis, a neglected zoonotic disease, can cause profound hearing loss. Early recognition and prolonged antibiotic treatment are crucial for managing neurobrucellosis-induced sensory neural hearing loss (SNHL).
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease often overlooked, posing risks through animal contact or unpasteurized dairy.
- Neurobrucellosis, a neurological complication, can manifest with sensory neural hearing loss (SNHL).
Observation:
- This case highlights profound bilateral SNHL as a significant manifestation of neurobrucellosis.
- Otolaryngologists should consider brucellosis in patients with fever and travel history to endemic regions.
Findings:
- The patient with neurobrucellosis and profound bilateral SNHL was treated with extended combination antibiotic therapy.
- The clinical course emphasizes the importance of timely and thorough treatment for this condition.
Implications:
- This case underscores the need for increased awareness of SNHL in neurobrucellosis.
- Prolonged antibiotic regimens may be necessary for effective management of hearing loss in neurobrucellosis patients.
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