A Case of Brucellosis with a Rare Complication: Pericarditis.

OBJECTIVES

To describe brucellosis and its possible complications according to clinical, laboratory and radiological findings.

METHODS

We describe a case of Brucella pericarditis visualized at transthoracic echocardiography with clinical manifestations.

RESULTS

Clinical manifestations, imaging and laboratory findings provided the correct diagnosis of Brucella pericarditis. The patient recovered fully following doxycycline and rifampin therapy.

CONCLUSION

Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of disorders that affect the pericardium in endemic areas.

LEARNING POINTS: Brucella pericarditis should be considered in case of disorders that affect the pericardium in endemic areas such as the Mediterranean region.When a patient has been diagnosed with brucellosis, oral doxycycline 100 mg twice daily plus oral rifampin 600 mg once daily must be given immediately.