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Splenic abscess secondary to brucellosis: a case report

Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection transmitted to humans by infected animals, through the ingestion of unpasteurized dairy products or by contact with tissues or fluids from infected animals or humans.The symptoms present as an insidious picture, characterized by fever, general malaise, night sweats, and arthralgias.Splenic abscess is an extremely rare complication.The diagnosis of brucellosis is made by immunological means.However, the presence and location of abscesses are detected by ultrasonography, tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.Our manuscript presents the case of a splenic brucelloma in an adult male.
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416523085
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