Title of article :
A rare presentation of brucellosis: polyradiculopathy and peripheral neuritis
Author/Authors :
ERTEM, Günay Ankara Training and Research Hospital - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY , KUTLU, Gülnihal Ankara Training and Research Hospital - Department of Neurology, TURKEY , ATAMAN HATIPOGLU, Çigdem Ankara Training and Research Hospital - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY , BULUT, Cemal Ankara Training and Research Hospital - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY , DEMIRÖZ, Ali Pekcan Ankara Training and Research Hospital - Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, TURKEY
Abstract :
Aim: To present 8 patients with polyradiculopathy or polyradiculoneuritis caused by brucellosis. Polyradiculopathy or polyradiculoneuritis are occasional neurological involvements of brucellosis. Materials and methods: The diagnosis was made with clinical, serological and/or cerebrospinal fl uid, and electromyographic examinations. Results: All of the patients except one improved quickly aft er specific antimicrobial treatment. Furthermore, electrophysiological examinations revealed normal findings in 6 patients. Conclusion: This clinical form of brucellosis is mostly reversible if it is diagnosed earlier and treated effectively.
Keywords :
Brucellosis , neurobrucellosis , polyradiculopathy , peripheral neuritis
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (TJMS)
Journal title :
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences (TJMS)
