Brucella bacteremia in a recipient of an allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant: a case report
2009
Brucella Bacteremia in a Stem Cell Transplant Recipient
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Al-Anazi Khalid A, Jafar Saleh Abu, Al-Jasser Asma M, Al-Omar Hamad, Al-Mohareb Fahad I
Primary Institution: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Conclusion
Brucellosis can cause serious infections in immunocompromised patients, but it is treatable with early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotics.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the first reported case of brucellosis complicated by bacteremia in a stem cell transplant recipient.
- The patient was successfully treated with a combination of antibiotics.
- Brucellosis should be considered in febrile neutropenia cases in endemic areas.
Takeaway
Brucellosis is an infection that can make sick people even sicker, but if doctors find it early and give the right medicine, they can get better.
Methodology
The case report details the diagnosis and treatment of a single patient with brucellosis after a stem cell transplant.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 20-year-old Saudi male.
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