Pediatric brucellosis: An update review for the new millennium

Authors

• Elham E. Bukhari, From the Infectious Disease Section, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Saud University Medical City, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Brucellosis remains the most common bacterial zoonotic infection in many countries worldwide. Despite being long recognized and controllable, the disease still causes substantial morbidity, affecting especially the young population. The aim of this review is to provide insight to the epidemiology, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of childhood brucellosis.

Article Type

Review

First Page

336

Last Page

341

Recommended Citation

Bukhari, Elham E. (2018) "Pediatric brucellosis: An update review for the new millennium," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 39: Iss. 4, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2018.4.21896