Neurobrucellosis with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss and ataxia: A case report

Abstract

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection and has endemic characteristics. Neurobrucellosis is an uncommon complication of this infection. In neurobrucellosis, various clinical and neuroradiological signs and symptoms can be confused with other neurological diseases. In inhabitants or visitors of endemic areas, neurobrucellosis should be kept in mind in cases which have unusual neurological manifestations. We present a case of a 50yearold female who presented with headache, bilateral hearing loss for 1 year with ataxia and vertigo for 2 months. The case is reported because of the diagnostic dilemma and its rarity.