An Important Causative Organism in Childhood Septic Arthritis: Brucella Melitensis (Case Report)
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Case Report

An Important Causative Organism in Childhood Septic Arthritis: Brucella Melitensis (Case Report)

Istanbul Med J 2011;12(2):101-104 DOI: 10.5505/1304.8503.2011.18189
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Abstract

Herein, we present a 12-year-old child with septic elbow arthritis due to Brucella melitensis. In endemic regions, this pathogen should also be included in the differential diagnosis for prompt diagnosis and management.

Keywords: Brucella melitensis, childhood, elbow, culture, septicarthritis, Wright test