A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of osteoarticular brucellosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infection of bones and joints remains one of the most commonly described complications of brucellosis in humans and is predominantly reported in all ages and sexes in high-risk regions, such as the Middle East, Asia, South and Central America, and Africa. We aimed to systematically review the literature and perform a meta-analysis to estimate the global prevalence of osteoarticular brucellosis (OAB).

Methodology

Major bibliographic databases were searched using keywords and suitable combinations. All studies reporting the incidence and clinical manifestations of osteoarticular brucellosis in humans, and demonstrated by two or more diagnostic methods (bacteriological, molecular, serological, and/or radiographic) were included. Random model was used, and statistical

SUBMITTER: Adetunji SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6355028 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature