- Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
- Vol: 42 Issue: 2
- A rare presentation of brucellosis: polyradiculopathy and peripheral neuritis
A rare presentation of brucellosis: polyradiculopathy and peripheral neuritis
Authors : Günay Ertem, Gülnihal Kutlu, Çiğdem Ataman Hatipoğlu, Cemal Bulut, Ali Pekcan Demiröz
Pages : 359-364
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :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 fluid, and electromyographic examinations. Results: All of the patients except one improved quickly after 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 : Key words: Brucellosis, neurobrucellosis, polyradiculopathy, peripheral neuritis