Brucellosis-related pancytopenia: a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge case report from an endemic region

Authors

  • Zahra Jahani Department of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Zohreh Jahani Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/ijm.v18i4.22207

Keywords:

Brucellosis; Pancytopenia; Triple therapy; Endemic regions; Hematologic complications

Abstract

Brucellosis, endemic in the Middle East and similar regions, can present with pancytopenia, complicating diagnosis and treatment. We report a 62-year-old female with fever, fatigue, and weight loss. Persistent pancytopenia required prolonged triple antibiotic therapy. Clinicians must consider brucellosis–related pancytopenia and tailor therapy with careful monitor- ing.

Published

2026-08-03

Issue

Volume (18) issue (4)

Section

Articles