Brucellosis and thrombocytopenic purpura: case report and review
Todd, K.H.; Lyde, P.D.
Texas Medicine 85(3): 37-38
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-4470 PMID: 2652368 Document Number: 338327
A 21-year-old butcher presented with fever and severe thrombocytopenic purpura, and was found to have acute brucellosis. After treatment with tetracycline, gentamicin, and prednisone, the thrombocytopenia resolved over 14 days. A brief review of thrombocytopenic purpura associated with brucellosis is presented.
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