布鲁氏菌病是一种人畜共患疾病,在沙特阿拉伯流行。它通过直接接触受感染的动物或通过食用未经巴氏消毒的乳制品传播给人类。一名36岁的沙特男子出现左髋部疼痛,发烧,和食用未经巴氏消毒的牛奶的历史。血清学测试(ELISA)和磁共振成像的阳性结果证明了骶髂炎。治疗包括非甾体抗炎药(NSAIDs),多西环素,利福平,和IV庆大霉素。
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that is endemic in Saudi Arabia. It is transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals or by consuming unpasteurized dairy products. A 36-year-old Saudi man presented with left hip pain, fever, and a history of consuming unpasteurized milk. Sacroiliitis was documented by positive results from serological tests (ELISA) and magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment consisted of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), doxycycline, rifampicin, and IV gentamicin.