Splenic abscess by Brucella abortus

A 23 year-old man with prolonged fever caused by Brucella abortus is reported. The uncommon feature of this case was the presence of a spleen abscess identified by computer tomography of the abdomen. Patient evolution was favorable after treatment with antibiotics, with complete regression of the le...

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Published in:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 1999-01, Vol.32 (1)
Main Authors: Santos-Neto, Leopoldo Luiz dos, Costa, Gustavo Paiva, Simaan, Cézar Kozak, Correia-Lima, Francisco Aires
Format: Article
Language:English
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Antibiotics
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Summary:A 23 year-old man with prolonged fever caused by Brucella abortus is reported. The uncommon feature of this case was the presence of a spleen abscess identified by computer tomography of the abdomen. Patient evolution was favorable after treatment with antibiotics, with complete regression of the lesions.
ISSN:0037-8682
1678-9849
DOI:10.1590/S0037-86821999000100010