title: Splenic Abscess due to Brucella Melitensis - A Rare Pediatric Complication.
abstract: Splenic abscess due to Brucella species is an extremely rare complication especially in acute illness. Here we report a case of splenic abscess caused by Brucella melitensis biotype 1 in a child with acute infection who was successfully treated with only antibiotics.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Belgaum Institute of Medical Sciences, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Aisha M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Parande
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Mantur
authors.forename: Mahesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kore
authors.forename: Eranna
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Palled