J Korean Rheum Assoc.
2010 Jun;17(2):216-220. 10.4078/jkra.2010.17.2.216.
A Case of Brucellar Spondylitis Complicated by Acupuncture
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Rheumatology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. parkyw@jnu.ac.kr
- KMID: 2201978
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4078/jkra.2010.17.2.216
Abstract
- Brucellosis is an endemic zoonotic disease, particularly in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, and can involve many organs and tissues. Recently, the incidence of human brucellosis has increased rapidly in Korea. Brucellosis may often appear as other infections and asymptomatic conditions because of its range of clinical manifestations. Therefore, its diagnosis is frequently missed or delayed. Early diagnosis of brucellar spondylitis is important for reducing the number and intensity of complications. Therefore, it should be included in a differential diagnosis of back pain with an unknown origin. Brucellosis is normally transmitted to humans by direct contact with infected animals or by the ingestion of unpasteurized dairy products. We report an unusual case of brucellar spondylitis complicated by acupuncture.
