Table 2.
Clinical findings of brucellosis in our children
| Variable | Total number= 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Age | 8.02 y (10m-16y) | |
| Season | Summer | 45.9% |
| Winter | 6.8% | |
| Male/Female ratio | 1.21 | |
| Chief Complaint | Joint pain (± Limping) | 79.7% |
| Fever + Joint pain (± Limping) | (32.9%) | |
| Fever | 5% (4 of 84) | |
| Generalized Lymphadenopathy | 1 case | |
| Flaccid Paralysis | 1 case | |
| Abdominal Pain | 1case | |
| Fever during the disorder | 72.9% | |
| Surgical Treatment | 2 (2.3%) | |
| Relapse | 4 (6.5%) | |
| Reinfection (Recurrence) | 1 (1.6%) | |
| Persistent Sequels | 1 (1.6%) | |
| Death | 1 case (1.6%) | |