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Noncontiguous multifocal Brucella spondylodiscitis with paravertebral abscess: a case report

Sarah Gerges1, Alessandro Khoury2, Souheil Hallit3,4,5

  • 1School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, P.O. Box 446, Jounieh, Lebanon.

Journal of Medical Case Reports
|November 4, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Noncontiguous multifocal brucellosis of the spine with a paravertebral abscess is exceptionally rare. Effective management with antibiotics alone is possible, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis in endemic areas.

Keywords:
BrucellosisCase reportLebanonMultifocalParavertebral abscessSpondylodiscitis

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