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Brucellosis in children in Iraq
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|December 1, 1986
Summary
Brucellosis in children presents with fever, sweating, and chills, often involving enlarged liver/spleen and arthritis. Tetracycline effectively treats childhood brucellosis, with a combination therapy for relapses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Brucellosis is a significant zoonotic infection affecting children globally.
- Clinical manifestations in pediatric brucellosis can be diverse, posing diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical features of brucellosis in children.
- To evaluate the efficacy of tetracycline in treating childhood brucellosis.
- To assess the utility of combination therapy for relapsed cases.
Main Methods:
- A study of 50 children diagnosed with brucellosis.
- Diagnosis based on clinical presentation and serological agglutination tests.
- Treatment regimens included tetracycline alone or in combination with co-trimoxazole.
Main Results:
- Common symptoms included fever, sweating, and chills.
- Hepatosplenomegaly and arthritis were frequently observed.
- Tetracycline demonstrated effectiveness in managing childhood brucellosis.
- Seven patients with relapsed brucellosis achieved successful outcomes with combination therapy.
Conclusions:
- Brucellosis in children is characterized by specific clinical and physical findings.
- Tetracycline is a recommended treatment for pediatric brucellosis.
- Combination therapy offers a successful approach for managing relapsed cases of childhood brucellosis.