Congenital Brucellosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature

201834 citationsReview

Authors

Hesham Al Girim · King Abdulaziz Hospital

Robin Featherstone · University of Alberta

Abstract

Brucellosis remains a concern in endemic countries, adversely affecting pregnancy and very rarely causing neonatal infection. Prematurity appeared to be the prime cause of death in neonates with congenital brucellosis.

Topics & Keywords

Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment Animal Diversity and Health Studies Burkholderia infections and melioidosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases

Volume 18, Issue 8, pp. 393-403

DOI: 10.1089/vbz.2018.2280

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 4.71