Title of article :
Recurrent Epistaxis and Bleeding as the Initial Manifestation of Brucellosis
Author/Authors :
Kamali Aghdam، Mojtaba نويسنده Department of Pediatrics, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, IR Iran , , Davari، Kambiz نويسنده , , Eftekhari، Kambiz نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
ماهنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2016
Pages :
2
From page :
218
To page :
219
Abstract :

Severe thrombocytopenia with bleeding is rarely reported in children with brucellosis, and recurrent epistaxis is extremely rare. Brucellosis with hemorrhage should be differentiated from viral hemorrhagic fever, malignancy, and other blood disorders. Bone marrow aspiration (BMA) is mandatory to differentiate from other blood diseases. An 8-year-old boy was admitted with recurrent epistaxis, petechiae and purpura on face and extremities and bleeding from the gums. During the hospitalization, he was febrile and complained of muscle pain. Leukopenias associated with thrombocytopenia were observed. BMA showed to be normal. Among the multiple tests requested, only serum agglutination test (SAT) and 2-MercaptoEthanol test (2-ME) were positive. He was treated with Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) associated with co-trimoxazole and rifampin. Finally, fever subsided, and he was discharged with good condition and normal platelet count. Brucellosis should be a differential diagnosis in patients with fever and bleeding disorders and a history of consumption of unpasteurized dairy, in endemic areas.

Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Serial Year :
2016
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
Record number :
2390633
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