A rare presentation of brucellosis: polyradiculopathy and peripheral neuritis

Abstract

Aim: To present 8 patients withpolyradiculopathy or polyradiculoneuritis caused by brucellosis. Polyradiculopathy or polyradiculoneuritis are occasional neurological involvements of brucellosis. Materials and methods: The diagnosis was made withclinical, serological and/or cerebrospinal fluid, and electromyographic examinations. Results: All of the patients except one improved quickly aft er specific antimicrobial treatment. Furthermore, electrophysiological examinations revealed normal findings in 6 patients. Conclusion: This clinical form of brucellosis is mostly reversible if it is diagnosed earlier and treated effectively. © TÜBİTAK.