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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The disease's [[wiktionary:sequela|sequelae]] are highly variable and may include [[hepatitis|granulomatous hepatitis]], [[arthritis]], [[spondylitis]], [[anemia]], [[leukopenia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], [[meningitis]], [[uveitis]], [[optic neuritis]] and [[endocarditis]]. | The disease's [[wiktionary:sequela|sequelae]] are highly variable and may include [[hepatitis|granulomatous hepatitis]], [[arthritis]], [[spondylitis]], [[anemia]], [[leukopenia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], [[meningitis]], [[uveitis]], [[optic neuritis]] and [[endocarditis]]. | ||
==Complications== | |||
* Bone and joint [[sores]] (lesions) | |||
* [[Encephalitis]] | |||
* [[Infective endocarditis]] | |||
* [[Meningitis]] | |||
==Prognosis== | |||
Relapse may occur, and symptoms may continue for years. As with tuberculosis, the illness can come back after a long period of time. | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
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Overview
The disease's sequelae are highly variable and may include granulomatous hepatitis, arthritis, spondylitis, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, meningitis, uveitis, optic neuritis and endocarditis.
Complications
- Bone and joint sores (lesions)
- Encephalitis
- Infective endocarditis
- Meningitis
Prognosis
Relapse may occur, and symptoms may continue for years. As with tuberculosis, the illness can come back after a long period of time.