Neurobrucellosis Mimicking Primary CNS Vasculitis--Should We Perform CSF Metagenomics Before Brain Biopsy?: A Case Report

Discussion
Brucellosis is an endemic disease in developing countries and may mimic PCNSV. Our patient fulfilled the criteria for possible PCNSV; however, brain biopsy was inconsistent with PCNSV, and CSF mNGS disclosed neurobrucellosis. This case illustrates the importance of CSF mNGS in the differential diagnosis of CNS vasculitis.

Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - May 9, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Mathias, M. B., Menezes, F. G., Fernandes, G. B. P., Paes, V. R., Silva, G. S., Braga-Neto, P., Barbosa, A. A., De Oliveira, A. C. P., Baccin, C. E., Dutra, L. A. Tags: Vasculitis Clinical/Scientific Note Source Type: research