A case of brucellosis with subcutaneous abscess

Abstract

A case of brucellosis with subcutaneous abscess adjacent to the parotis gland is presented in this study. Subcutaneous abscess was diagnosed by local physical findings and neck MR. Brucellosis was diagnosed by serological tests and cytopathological examination. Clinical findings was improved with a combined treatment with triple antibiotics (doxycycline, rifampicin, and ciprofloxacin).