Negative serology: could exclude the diagnosis of brucellosis?
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Tarih
2012
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Springer Heidelberg
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Two cases of brucellar spondylodiscitis of the lumbar area were presented. Although both cases showed typical radiological changes, serological tests could not detect Brucella agglutinating antibodies. One of the patients was bacteremic and Brucella spp. was identified from blood culture. In the second patient needle biopsy was required for definite diagnosis. Although small, serologic tests have a certain rate of false negative results in brucellosis. Thus, a negative serology should not exclude the diagnosis of brucellosis, as it is demonstrated in the current cases.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Seronegative, Brucellosis, Spondylodiscitis, Osteoarticular Complications, Tests, Area
Kaynak
Rheumatology International
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
32
Sayı
8
