The Possibility of Pericarditis Due to Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Co-infection: A Case Report

The Possibility of Pericarditis Due to Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Co-infection: A Case Report

Brucellosis and tuberculosis are endemic disease in Turkey. Hence the clinical and laboratory findings are frequently similar, pericarditis caused by brucellosis and tuberculosis may be confused. In this case, pericarditis due to brucellosis and tuberculosis co-infection has been reported. This repo...

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Main Authors: Tuğba SARI, Fatih TEMOÇİN, Ramazan ATAK, Behiç ORAL, Necla TÜLEK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bilimsel Tip Yayinevi 2012-09-01
Series:Flora Infeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Dergisi
Subjects:
Brusellosis
Tuberculosis
Pericarditis
Heart
Online Access:http://www.floradergisi.org/getFileContent.aspx?op=REDPDF&file_name=2012-17-03-137-140.pdf
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Summary:Brucellosis and tuberculosis are endemic disease in Turkey. Hence the clinical and laboratory findings are frequently similar, pericarditis caused by brucellosis and tuberculosis may be confused. In this case, pericarditis due to brucellosis and tuberculosis co-infection has been reported. This report emphasizes the co-infection possibility of brucellosis and tuberculosis in endemic countries.
ISSN:1300-932X
1300-932X

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