Table 7.
Comparison of the frequency of paraclinical findings (reported in percentages) between children and adults with skeletal involvement of brucellosis
| Findings | Khateeb M (Adults) 11 | Al-Eissa (Children) 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia | 13 | 40 |
| Leukopenia | 11 | 35 |
| Lymphocytosis | 40 | NR |
| Leukocytosis | 19 | 0 |
| Neutrophilia | 15 | 0 |
| Neutropenia | NR | 38 |
| Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) | 39 (ESR>50) | 43 (ESR>40) |
| Positive C-reactive protein | 55 | 33 |
| Positive antinuclear antibody | NR | 25 |
| Positive rheumatoid factor | 3 | 21 |
| Elevated liver enzymes | 30 | 40 |
| Thrombocytopenia | 3 | NR |
| Positive blood culture | 22 | 75 |
NR: Not reported