title: Lymphadenopathy and fever in a chef during a stay in Europe.
abstract: This case illustrates a rare presentation (as lymphadenopathy and fever) of one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide--brucellosis--in a 22-year-old Brazilian male (a chef) who had recently returned to Brazil after having lived in and traveled around Europe for one year. The histopathology, clinical history, and response to treatment were all consistent with a diagnosis of brucellosis, which was confirmed by PCR in a urine sample. We also review some aspects of brucellosis, such as the clinical features, diagnosis, and management.
authors.affiliation: Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Letícia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Kawano-Dourado
authors.affiliation: Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Daniel Antunes Silva
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Peirera
authors.affiliation: Hospital das Clínicas, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alexandre de Melo
authors.initials: Ade M
authors.lastname: Kawassaki
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marisa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dolhnikoff
authors.affiliation: Emílio Ribas Institute of Infectious Diseases, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcos Vinicius da
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.affiliation: School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ronaldo Adib
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kairalla
mesh_terms: D002006:Brucellosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003296:Cooking; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008482:Mediastinum; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014195:Travel; D055815:Young Adult