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Brucellosis

Signs & Symptoms

 Weight loss
Ref: Uptodate [ Clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of brucellosis] Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/91133/Brucellosis/History-Exam]
Sweating #Acute #Chronic
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Lethargy
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Intermittent back pain #chronic
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Physical Examination

 Joint swelling
Note: due to arthritis
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Joint tenderness
Note: due to arthritis
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Joint bursitis
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Lab / Serology

 Decreased joint range of motion
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Elevated ESR
Note: >20 mm/h
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Pleocytosis in CSF
Note: 10 to 200 white blood cells (predominantly mononuclear cells)
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Imagin Study

 Joint effusion
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/91133/Brucellosis/History-Exam]
Hepatomegaly
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Deformity of the spine (negative symptom)
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Complication

 Psychoneurosis #chronic
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Premature delivery Gr. pregnant
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Spontaneous abortion Gr. pregnant
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Risk Factors

Cause

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