Observational studyAnnals of Saudi medicine
Brucellosis in Omani children: a multicenter experience over 15 years.
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- Frequency of Human Brucellosis Complications in West Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.MicrobiologyOpen · 2026Pooled it
- Pediatric brucellosis: predictors of hospitalization, complications, and relapse in a nationwide multicenter cohort.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- The clinical Epidemiological Characteristics and Diagnosis/Treatment of Brucellosis infection Patients in Gansu Province: A retrospective study from 2019 to 2022.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- An 18-year retrospective analysis of changing patterns in pediatric brucellosis in Jinan, China.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Neglected brucellosis in pediatric populations from non-endemic regions: Clinical manifestations and prediction of severe disease in Yunnan Province, China.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- Imaging of spinal and central nervous system brucellosis: a review.Polish journal of radiology · 2025Review
- Etiology of septic arthritis in children of Qatar.Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians open · 2024Article
- Distal femur Brucella osteomyelitis in infancy: A rare case report.Joint diseases and related surgery · 2024Article
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy of combined serological and bacteriological tests for brucella infection.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundBrucellosis, a common zoonotic disease worldwide, can lead to serious complications in humans. In Oman, the disease occurs most often in the south, but is increasing in the north.
objectivesDescribe brucellosis in children in the Northern Governorate in Oman.
designRetrospective, observational. SETTINGS: Hospitals in the Northern Governorate in Oman. PATIENTS AND
methodsWe collected data on the demographics, distribution, common clinical presentations, risk factors, laboratory findings, therapy, and complications of confirmed cases of brucellosis. We included all brucellosis cases up to the age of 13 years at the Child Health Department in Royal, Suhar, Al Rustaq and Nizwa Hospitals over a 15-year period.
main outcome measuresDescriptive findings of brucellosis. SAMPLE SIZE: 57 confirmed cases.
resultsThe 57 confirmed cases of Brucella had a mean age of 6 years. Most of the cases were from Dhakhiliya 21 (36.8%) and Batinah 18 (31.6%). Consumption of raw milk was documented in 75% and 41% had animal contact. From 2010, there was a marked rise of the cases with a maximum rise was noticed in 2019 with a total of 10 cases. The main clinical manifestations were fever (92%, n=52), arthritis (44%, n=25), which involved mainly knees and hips. Forty-two had bacteremia, 41% anemia, 10% osteomyelitis/septic arthritis, one case with congenital brucellosis and one case neurobrucellosis (1.8%). Forty cases had positive serology results of which 19 had positive cultures. Most cases had received cotrimoxazole and rifampin as the primary treatment regimen 22 (40%). Four patients relapsed (7%) after treatment completion.
conclusionThis study showed the distribution and clinical characteristics of brucellosis in different regions in the Northern Governorate in Oman. Although the numbers of cases remained low, the gradual increase is concerning for public health and preventive strategies. Further studies are needed to compare this data with the Southern region. LIMITATION: Retrospective study with small sample size.
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