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From: A man with recurrent fever, arthritis, and rashes-brucellosis? A case report

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Rashes, skin biopsy and X-ray films of the patient’s joints. a-d Rashes before treatment. There were intensive brown-red papules and a partial scar on the face, trunk and limbs. Some scabs and scars, pustules at the tip of the finger. e X-ray of the right hand. The bone density of all bones was reduced unevenly, the interphalangeal space became narrow, and the soft tissue was slightly swollen. f X-ray of the bilateral hip joint. The cortex of the left upper femur was slightly thickened, and the density of the medullary cavity was not uniform. g X-ray of the bilateral knee joint. The joint space was narrowed. h-i Skin biopsy of the right upper limb. H&E staining (h: 40× magnification, i: 200× magnification): diffuse and dense infiltration in the dermis, which was mainly neutrophil infiltration and nuclear fragmentation, irregular proliferation of the upper epidermis, and a superficial scab. j-m Rashes after glucocorticoid treatment for 10 months. Acne occurred on the face and back. Rashes on the extremities were resolved and pigmentation subsided

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