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Brucella Pneumonia Mimicking Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report
Ammar Chapra1, Rashid Kazman2, Mhd Baraa Habib1
1Cardiology Department Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
Clinical Case Reports
|April 14, 2025
Summary
Brucellosis, a zoonotic infection, can cause uncommon lung issues like pneumonia. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are crucial for recovery, especially in endemic areas.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
- Zoonotic Infections
Background:
- Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with varied clinical presentations.
- Pulmonary involvement in brucellosis is uncommon but can mimic other respiratory infections.
- Prompt diagnosis is essential for effective management and preventing complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of brucellosis presenting as atypical pneumonia.
- To highlight the importance of considering brucellosis in the differential diagnosis of pneumonia in endemic regions.
- To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic approach for brucellosis-related pneumonia.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 31-year-old male with fever and cough.
- Diagnostic workup including chest X-ray and exclusion of tuberculosis.
- Confirmation of brucellosis-related pneumonia based on clinical and investigative findings.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with symptoms and chest X-ray findings suggestive of pneumonia.
- Brucellosis was confirmed as the etiology, an uncommon cause of pulmonary disease.
- Treatment with doxycycline and rifampin resulted in clinical and radiological improvement.
Conclusions:
- Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of atypical pneumonia, particularly in individuals from endemic areas.
- Early recognition and appropriate antibiotic therapy are key to successful outcomes.
- This case emphasizes the diverse manifestations of brucellosis and the need for a high index of suspicion.
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