Neonatal Brucellosis in an Extremely Preterm Infant: A Fatal Case Report
This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of congenital brucellosis and underscores the importance of considering <i>Brucella</i> infection in neonates presenting with unexplained sepsis, especially in endemic regions. Early recognition and targeted therapy are essential to improve neonatal outcomes. Enhanced screening protocols for pregnant women in high-risk areas, coupled with heightened clinical suspicion in neonates with maternal brucellosis exposure, could facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment.
Authors
- Rabee Adwan
- Moustafa Al Hattab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2835-0429)
- Hadeel Atout
- Orabi Hajjeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6771-193X)
- Reem Shihab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8028-503X)
- Muhammad Takhman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-9511-9131)
- Mamoun A T Ibaideya
Institutions
- An-Najah National University (PS)
- Palestinian Hydrology Group (PS)
- Al-Makassed Islamic Charitable Society Hospital (IL)
- Makassed General Hospital (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/crdi/4095776
- Primary Topic
- Brucella: diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00