Brucella endocarditis along with leukocytoclastic vasculitis in a child: A case report

Abstract

Brucella endocarditis occurs in less than 2% of patients with brucellosis, it is the most common reason of death among these patients. Considering the difficulty in the diagnosis of endocarditis and its dangerous side effects, knowledge and awareness about this disease seems to be necessary. This case report introduces an eight-year-old girl who has referred to the Emam Reza Hospital, Pediatric ward, Mashhad, Iran, with complaints of fever, body pain, and skin rash. In our investigations, Brucella endocarditis, along with leukocytoclastic vasculitis was determined. According to our best of knowledge, similar case of Brucella endocarditis and leukocytoclastic vasculitis, simultaneously, has not been reported in childhood.