ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2022
Neurobrucellosis presenting with the features of meningoencephalitis: A case report from Nepal.
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- The research trend on neurobrucellosis over the past 30 years (1993-2023): a bibliometric and visualization analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Pooled it
- Insidious meningitis induced by brucellosis: a case report.Journal of medical case reports · 2025Article
- Unusual presentation of neurobrucellosis presenting with the features of parkinsonism: two case reports and a review of the literature.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
- Giant intracranialFrontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction and importance: Brucellosis or Malta fever is a zoonotic disease caused by the Brucella species. Patients with neurobrucellosis may present with features of meningoencephalitis. Thus, a high degree of suspicion is required for the diagnosis in the endemic region. Case presentation: A 13-year old female with a history of exposure to domestic animals presented with the features of meningoencephalitis (intermittent fever with chills and rigor and generalized tonic-clonic seizure). Clinical findings and investigations: Examination revealed drowsy and lethargic patient with bilateral edema up to mid-shin. Neck rigidity was present. Lab findings include leukocytosis with neutrophilic and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (25 mm/hr). CECT of the brain revealed vasogenic edema. Routine CSF examination was insignificant for common bacterial, viral, fungal or tubercular etiology. CSF ELISA confirmed the presence of Brucella antibody. Conclusion: When patients present with undulant fever, lethargy, seizure, or other features of meningitis/encephalitis, the diagnosis of neurobrucellosis must be considered after common pathological causes are ruled out.
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