Case Report: Brucellosis Presenting as Acute cervical cellulitis: An atypical localization
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- DOI
- 10.12688/f1000research.187181.2
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- Journal article
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- F1000 Research Ltd
- Article type
- journal-article
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- current
Why this research matters now
This report highlights that cervical brucellosis is a rare but notable atypical localization that can mimic common bacterial neck infections, underscoring the importance of early differential diagnosis to ensure appropriate management.
Structured evidence summary
Research question
This case report documents and reviews an atypical presentation of brucellosis manifesting as acute cervical cellulitis, highlighting the diagnostic challenge of distinguishing cervical brucellosis from common bacterial neck infections.
Study design
Single case report with literature review, involving clinical examination, cervical CT imaging, bacteriological culture of abscess pus, and brucellosis serology to establish diagnosis.
Population and setting
A single patient, a 67-year-old man, presenting with febrile cervical swelling and right latero-cervical collection on CT imaging.
Main findings
Bacteriological culture of abscess pus isolated Brucella Melitensis, with concurrent positive brucellosis serology. The patient was treated with surgical drainage combined with targeted antibiotic therapy, resulting in a favorable outcome.
Public-health relevance
This report highlights that cervical brucellosis is a rare but notable atypical localization that can mimic common bacterial neck infections, underscoring the importance of early differential diagnosis to ensure appropriate management.
Important limitations
This summary is limited to the supplied single-article abstract/metadata and requires the original paper for decision-grade interpretation. As a single case report, the findings may not be generalizable, and the literature review component cannot be assessed from the abstract alone.
GIDS interpretation
This case report represents a documented instance of Brucella Melitensis isolated from a cervical abscess in the peer-reviewed literature. The study provides clinical and microbiological context regarding an atypical localization of brucellosis.
Related GIDS surveillance
Literature context does not validate, explain, or change a surveillance signal. Exact and contextual relationships are shown separately.
Evidence relationships
This article has 6 auditable classifier relationships to diseases, places, topics, and study design.