ArticleQatar medical journal2025
Osteoarticular infections in children in Qatar: A retrospective study.
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Background: Osteoarticular infections (OAIs) in Qatar's pediatric population represent a significant source of morbidity, highlighting the need for a comprehensive evaluation of their clinical, microbiological, and treatment characteristics. Understanding the presentation and management of these infections is essential for optimizing patient outcomes and guiding future therapeutic approaches. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of 62 hospitalized children with OAIs treated at Hamad Medical Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Results: Over 2 years, 62 patients were diagnosed and treated for OAIs. Osteomyelitis emerged as the most prevalent infection type, comprising 48.4% of cases, followed by septic arthritis at 20.9% and concurrent infections at 17.7%. The cohort demonstrated a male predominance of 66.1%. The common clinical manifestations included fever (77.4%), functional limitations (82.3%), and pain (88.7%). Conclusions: OAIs present substantial clinical challenges, marked by complex presentations and diagnostic difficulties.
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