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Neurobrucellosis in children

M H Estevão1, L M Barosa, L M Matos

  • 1Hospital Pediátrico de Coimbra, Portugal.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Neurobrucellosis, a rare childhood illness, can cause meningo-encephalitis. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics like doxycycline, rifampicin, and streptomycin are crucial for favorable outcomes in endemic areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Neurobrucellosis is an infrequent pediatric condition.
  • Brucellosis is endemic in certain geographical regions.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of brucellar meningo-encephalitis are presented.
  • Symptoms included headache, vomiting, behavioral changes, papilledema, and sixth cranial nerve palsy.
  • Epidemiological data aided clinical diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Brucellar etiology was confirmed by blood and CSF cultures in one case.
  • Positive serum and CSF specific antibodies were detected in both cases.
  • Treatment with doxycycline, rifampicin, and streptomycin led to favorable clinical courses without relapse or sequelae.

Implications:

  • Neurobrucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric neurobehavioral disturbances.
  • This highlights the importance of considering endemic infectious diseases in neurological presentations.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are vital for managing pediatric neurobrucellosis.

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