Occupational Neurobrucellosis Mimicking a Brain Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Algahtani, Hussein
Shirah, Bader
Abdulghani, Dina
Farhan, Roiya
Algahtani, Raghad
Source
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection which is transmitted to humans from infected animals and is endemic in many parts of the world including Saudi Arabia.
In this article, we report a case of occupational neurobrucellosis that presented with a space-occupying lesion mimicking a brain tumor.
We stress on the importance of obtaining detailed social history including occupation to reach the diagnosis in several conditions including brucellosis.
We also stress on taking universal precautions when handling any specimens.
It may be advisable that manipulation of all unknown specimens arriving at the laboratory should occur in biological safety cabinet until a highly infectious organism is ruled out.
Neurobrucellosis should be included in the differential diagnosis in patients presenting with solitary mass lesion mimicking brain tumor especially in endemic areas or high occupational risk group.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Algahtani, Hussein& Shirah, Bader& Abdulghani, Dina& Farhan, Roiya& Algahtani, Raghad. 2017. Occupational Neurobrucellosis Mimicking a Brain Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146213
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Algahtani, Hussein…[et al.]. Occupational Neurobrucellosis Mimicking a Brain Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Algahtani, Hussein& Shirah, Bader& Abdulghani, Dina& Farhan, Roiya& Algahtani, Raghad. Occupational Neurobrucellosis Mimicking a Brain Tumor: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1146213
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1146213