Sciatica and Brachial Neuritis as Complications of Brucellosis
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phase is mistaken for malaria, typhoid, paratyphoid, influenza, dengue, kalaazar, hepatitis rheumatism, rheumatic fever, and tuberculosis/ The chronic phase of brucellosis is usually mistaken for rheumatism, chronic ill health, genera debility, tuberculosis* and psychoneurosis Majority of cases of chronic brucellosis com plain of a weak state of health with feeling o tiredness and pains in the legs, arms and joints It is therefore essential that patients who hav
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