Osteoarticular infections in children in Qatar: A retrospective study

OAIs present substantial clinical challenges, marked by complex presentations and diagnostic difficulties. <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> remains the predominant pathogen, with methicillin-resistant <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> accounting for nearly half of the cases. Concurrent infections are linked with more severe complications and prolonged hospitalizations, though they also exhibit the highest rates of positive microbiological results.