Pancytopenia revealing acute brucellosis. (2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ben Lahlou, Yassine; Benaissa, Elmostafa; Maleb, Adil; Chadli, Mariama; Elouennass, Mostafa
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 23(2020)
• Publication Date: 2021
• Subjects: Brucellosis -- Pancytopenia -- Acute brucellosis; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e01037
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Brucellosis is the most prevalent bacterial zoonosis worldwide. The WHO estimates that the infection is responsible for more than 500 000 cases per year across the world [1]. Hematological complications like mild anemia and leukopenia have been frequently associated with acute brucellosis, but pancytopenia and thrombocytopenia are less frequently encountered [2]. We are reporting the case of a 73 year old male patient, with pancytopenia that revealed acute brucellosis. Following 6 weeks of antibiotic therapy, our patient showed favorable clinical outcome, and the complete blood count returned to normal. Acute brucellosis should be highly suspected in patients with pancytopenia.