KMID : 0388220100170020216
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Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association 2010 Volume.17 No. 2 p.216 ~ p.220
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A Case of Brucellar Spondylitis Complicated by Acupuncture
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Park Seong-Chang
Park Seong-Hwan Lee Ho-Jun Lee Kyung-Eun Park Dong-Jin Cho Young-Nan Lee Sung-Ji Seo Seong-Rye Kim Tae-Jong Lee Shin-Seok Park Yong-Wook
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Brucellosis, Spondylitis, Acupuncture
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