Brucella peritonitis and leucocytoclastic vasculitis due to Brucella melitensis
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.11, no.4, pp.443-444, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 11 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2007
- Doi Number: 10.1590/s1413-86702007000400017
- Journal Name: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.443-444
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Gazi University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Brucellosis is a multisystemic disease that rarely leads to a fatal outcome. While reticuloendothelial system organs are mostly affected, peritonitis and posthepatitic cirrhosis are also complications of brucellosis, though they are very rare. Brucella spp. can also trigger immunological reactions. We report a case of brucellosis with peritonitis, renal failure and leucocytoclastic vasculitis caused by Brucella melitensis, which led to a fatal outcome. Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of vasculitic diseases, especially in endemic areas.