Lamees Al Sawafi, Amal Al Tai, Mohammed Al Reesi, Mahmood Al Subhi, Muna Al Busaidi, Sanaa Al Abri, Badria Al Waili
BACKGROUND: Brucellosis, 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. OBJECTIVES: Describe brucellosis in children in the Northern Governorate in Oman. DESIGN: Retrospective, observational. SETTINGS: Hospitals in the Northern Governorate in Oman. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We collected data on the demographics, distribution, common clinical presentations, risk factors, laboratory findings, therapy, and complications of confirmed cases of brucellosis...
2023: Annals of Saudi Medicine