Key result
Rifampin, doxycycline, and gentamicin successfully treat a case of Brucella myocarditis diagnosed via cardiac MRI.
Why the study?
Brucella myocarditis is a highly rare complication of brucellosis, prompting the need to raise awareness and emphasize early diagnosis and treatment.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights a rare case of Brucella myocarditis diagnosed with cardiac MRI and successfully treated with antibiotics.
Suggests considering Brucella in unexplained myocarditis from endemic areas; leaves open need for prospective incidence data.
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that remains an important public health problem in developing countries. It can affect almost all organs, including the heart. While cardiac complications of brucellosis are not common, they usually manifest as endocarditis. Brucella myocarditis, on the other hand, is a highly rare complication of brucellosis. In this case report, we present the case of a 35-year-old woman who was admitted to the hospital with severe palpitations, fever, and fatigue. Due to the patient's long history of brucellosis and clinical symptoms, she underwent cardiac evaluation, including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, which was a promising method to diagnose Brucella myocarditis. Hopefully our patient responded well to Rifampin and Doxycycline with gentamicin. It is important to raise awareness of this rare but potentially serious complication of brucellosis and to emphasize the value of early diagnosis and treatment.
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Salehi et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Brucella myocarditis (n=1). Rifampin, Doxycycline, and gentamicin was evaluated on Clinical response. A 35-year-old woman with Brucella myocarditis diagnosed via cardiac MRI responded well to treatment with Rifampin, Doxycycline, and gentamicin.
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