A 26-year-old man with sternoclavicular arthritis
2006
A Case of Sternoclavicular Arthritis in a Young Man
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Christian Gutierrez Ruiz, J. Jaime Miranda, Georgios Pappas
Primary Institution: Hospital San Juan de Matucana, Lima, Peru
Conclusion
The patient was diagnosed with brucellosis relapse, which was confirmed by serology and treated successfully.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of brucellosis diagnosed four months prior.
- Serology tests confirmed the diagnosis of brucellosis relapse.
- The patient responded well to the antibiotic treatment.
Takeaway
A young man got sick with joint pain and fever, and it turned out he had a return of an infection called brucellosis from eating unpasteurized cheese.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through clinical examination, serological tests, and imaging studies.
Limitations
The accuracy of the initial diagnostic methods for brucellosis was not available.
Participant Demographics
A 26-year-old male from Lima, Peru.
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