Neurobrucellosis Presenting with Features of Demyelinating Disorder in a Pediatric Patient

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2022 Feb;32(2):247-249. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2022.02.247.

Abstract

Brucellosis is an endemic disease in Saudi Arabia, which can present with variable clinical manifestations. It is a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans. Brucellosis is a multisystemic disease that can present with any system involvement; and neurobrucellosis is a serious complication, sometimes leading to permanent neurological deficit, if treatment is not started promptly. Herein, we present a 6-year boy with neurobrucellosis, who developed demyelination of cerebral white matter and presented with fever and seizures. Key Words: Neurobrucellosis, Demyelination, White matter.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brucellosis* / complications
  • Brucellosis* / diagnosis
  • Brucellosis* / drug therapy
  • Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections* / diagnosis
  • Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections* / drug therapy
  • Child
  • Demyelinating Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Zoonoses