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Burak Kocaaga1, Nermin Celik1, Ozge Kaba1
1Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Istanbul, Turkey.
Revista Da Sociedade Brasileira De Medicina Tropical
|September 24, 2025
Summary
This case study presents a rare pediatric diagnosis of coexisting neurobrucellosis and multiple sclerosis. It highlights the diagnostic challenges in differentiating infectious from autoimmune demyelinating diseases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system.
- Neurobrucellosis is a rare but serious complication of Brucella infection affecting the nervous system.
- Distinguishing between infectious and autoimmune demyelinating disorders can be challenging, especially in endemic areas.

