Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2023; 11(21): 5187-5192
Published online Jul 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i21.5187
Brucellosis presenting with pancytopenia and hearing loss: A case report
Xing Chen, Feng-Bo Yang, Jian-Ying Liang
Xing Chen, Jian-Ying Liang, Department of Infection, Nanchong Central Hospital, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
Feng-Bo Yang, Department of Otolaryngology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Chen X and Liang JY treated the patient, and made the clinical diagnosis; Chen X and Yang FB wrote and revised the manuscript; Yang FB was co-first author; All authors have read and approved the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Xing Chen, MM, Department of Infection, Nanchong Central Hospital, Changchunteng Yard, Qingfeng South Road, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China. 505647754@qq.com
Received: May 24, 2023
Peer-review started: May 24, 2023
First decision: June 13, 2023
Revised: June 26, 2023
Accepted: July 7, 2023
Article in press: July 7, 2023
Published online: July 26, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that has recently shown a resurgence across the world. Brucellosis can affect multiple systems in the human body and the clinical manifestations may be atypical, making the diagnosis more difficult. In this article, we report a rare case of brucellosis presenting with pancytopenia and severe hearing loss. A series of tests ruled out a blood disorder, Brucella melitensis was identified on blood culture. The patient recovered well without sequelae after receiving anti-infective medication with rifampicin, doxycycline, and ceftriaxone. This report may help improve the understanding of brucellosis among clinicians in non-endemic areas.