Acute acalculus cholecystitis and hepatitis caused by Brucella melitensis.
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چکیده
Acute cholecystitis is a very rare presentation of brucellosis. A case of acalculous cholecystitis caused by Brucella melitensis is reported with a review of previously reported cases.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of infection in developing countries
دوره 4 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010