Splenic Abscess due to Brucella Melitensis - A Rare Pediatric Complication

Splenic abscess due to Brucella species is an extremely rare complication especially in acute illness. Here we report a case of splenic abscess caused by Brucella melitensis biotype 1 in a child with acute infection who was successfully treated with only antibiotics.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Parande, Aisha M, Mantur, B G, Kore, Mahesh, Palled, Eranna
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications 2010
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3040094/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21346907
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0974-2727.72212
Descripción
Sumario:Splenic abscess due to Brucella species is an extremely rare complication especially in acute illness. Here we report a case of splenic abscess caused by Brucella melitensis biotype 1 in a child with acute infection who was successfully treated with only antibiotics.

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