A Case of Brucellar Spondylitis Complicated by Acupuncture.
10.4078/jkra.2010.17.2.216
- Author:
Seong Chang PARK
1
;
Seong Hwan PARK
;
Ho Jun LEE
;
Kyung Eun LEE
;
Dong Jin PARK
;
Young Nan CHO
;
Sung Ji LEE
;
Seong Rye SEO
;
Tae Jong KIM
;
Shin Seok LEE
;
Yong Wook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Rheumatology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju, Korea. parkyw@jnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Brucellosis;
Spondylitis;
Acupuncture
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
Animals;
Asymptomatic Diseases;
Back Pain;
Brucellosis;
Dairy Products;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Early Diagnosis;
Eating;
Humans;
Incidence;
Korea;
Mediterranean Region;
Middle East;
Spondylitis
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2010;17(2):216-220
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
