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Hydrocephalus
Researchers from Selcuk University detail new studies and findings in the area of hydrocephalus
September 23rd, 2008
"Brucellosis is a common zoonosis in many parts of the world, including Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. The disease is primarily related to occupations at risk, such as veterinarians, farmers, laboratory technicians, abattoir workers, and others working with animals and their products," scientists writing in the journal Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery report. "Neurologic complications of brucellosis are quite rare, ranging from 1.7 to 10% of those infected. To date, no cases of neurobrucellosis with hydrocephalus have been reported. A 38-year-old right-handed farmer complained of headaches, nausea, vomiting, gait disturbance, and sweating for 2...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-23)
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