Brucellosis presenting with pancytopenia and hearing loss: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Brucellosis is one of the most common zoonotic infectious diseases in the world, with approximately 500000 new cases of human brucellosis diagnosed each year. Brucellosis can simulate various multi-system diseases, presenting atypical symptoms. Very few brucellosis cases with pancytopenia accompanied by a severe hearing loss have been reported. In the literature review, we could find only one similar case reported in the past. Moreover, this disease is easily misdiagnosed as a blood system disease leading to delayed treatment. Thus, it is important to improve clinicians' awareness of this disease.

Case summary

A 64-year-old woman presented with dizziness and fatigue, accompanied by pancytopenia and severe hearing loss. Brucella melitensis was identified on

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10424010 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature