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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Lab Physicians 2010; 2(02): 105-108
DOI: 10.4103/0974-2727.72212
Case Report

Splenic Abscess due to Brucella Melitensis − A Rare Pediatric Complication

Aisha M Parande
Department of Microbiology, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
,
B G Mantur
Department of Microbiology, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
,
Mahesh Kore
Shree Pediatric Hospital and Neonatal Care Center, Nipani, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
,
Eranna Palled
Department of Radiology, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
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ABSTRACT

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.

Keywords

Acute brucellosis - serology - splenic abscess


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Article published online:
29 January 2020

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