Abstract

A CASE STUDY ON BRUCELLOSIS

Ganeshakumara M., K. Bhavani, Praveenkumar K., Bharathi and Dr. Nagarjuna*

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Abstract

Brucellosis is a gram negative cocci bacterial infection caused by various strains of brucella, it may affect any one part of the body or affect the multiple part of the body. This is a case report of Brucellosis of which 60year male patient was admitted in hospital with illness of back pain and fever with chills. His past medical history was found to be Hypertension since 20years. Past medication history was observed to be Amlodipine 5mg OD. Social history convey that he is a alcoholic and smoker since 40 years and left since 20 years, and actually he is a Goat keeper. On physical examination his BP is 160/90mm of Hg and pulse rate is 66 beats per minute. On systemic examination diagnosis was done with CBC, LFT, Brucella Ab test, MRI of the lumbar spine and radiography of thoracic spine was showing abnormal diagnosis which conclude the Brucellosis. Treatment started by giving antibiotic such as capsule Doxycyline, inj Pantoprazole, syrup Sucrlafate for underlying Peptic ulcer disease, Amlodipine and Telmisaratn for hypertension, Tab ATT for pott’s spine, and tramadol and diclofenac to treat the symptoms such as back pain. After continuing the same medication for 4 more days the patients symptoms of fever and back pain was relieved. but the infection may be completely cured after soo many days soo they given discharge medication to treat the disease and patient was discharged.

Keywords: Brucellosis, gram negative cocci, Hypertension, Goat keeper, Peptic ulcer disease and Pott’s spine.