A traveler with neurobrucellosis.
Travel Med Infect Dis
; 7(4): 215-8, 2009 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-19717103
ABSTRACT
An Indian traveler developed fever and neurological symptoms after a visit to East Africa. He was treated with suramin, melarsoprol and prednisolone for presumed East African trypanosomiasis. His condition deteriorated and cerebral lesions developed. Neurobrucellosis was diagnosed. Combination antibiotic therapy led to gradual clinical improvement and regression of the brain lesions. Misdiagnosis of East African trypanosomiasis followed by treatment with potentially lethal medication should be avoided by not relying on insufficient evidence during the diagnostic process.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Viagem
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Neuroborreliose de Lyme
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Travel Med Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Bélgica