We describe the case of a young male who manifested
Brucella suis osteomyelitis after a 5-year period of relapsing monoarthritis. We discuss some of the difficulties regarding the diagnosis
of osteoarticular brucellosis and review presentation patterns of the disease.
Key words:Brucellosis – Diagnostic features – Presentation patterns
Received: 16 January 2001 / Accepted: 31 May 2001