Osteoarticular complications of brucellosis.
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Osteoarticular complications of brucellosis.
Two hundred and sixty three patients with a diagnosis of brucellosis between January 1984 and December 1987 were studied prospectively. Sixty five patients (25%) developed osteoarticular complications. These patients had a more prolonged course than those with no complications. Spondylitis in 38 (58%) and sacroiliitis in 29 (45%) were the most prevalent. There were no significant laboratory, se...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
سال: 1991
ISSN: 0003-4967
DOI: 10.1136/ard.50.1.23