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Pulmonary brucellosis is a rare manifestation of brucellosis, often presenting with non-specific symptoms and atypical imaging findings.
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A 76-year-old male exhibited bilateral cavitary lung lesions, worsening dyspnea, and systemic symptoms, leading to a diagnosis of pulmonary brucellosis.
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Metagenomic next-generation sequencing confirmed Brucella species in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, aiding in the diagnosis of this uncommon infection.
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The patient responded positively to a prolonged antibiotic regimen, resulting in significant clinical and radiological improvement.
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This case underscores the importance of considering pulmonary brucellosis in patients with livestock exposure and cavitary lung lesions.
