What is it about?
This study aimed to discuss the efficacy of commonly used test methods in the diagnosis of brucellosis in light of the information in the literature and to demonstrate the clinical characteristics in pediatric patients from Şanlıurfa province, where brucellosis is endemic.
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Why is it important?
Childhood brucellosis is a common public health problem in developing countries. The diagnosis of brucellosis based on nonspecific symptoms is an ongoing problem for physicians, especially in endemic areas. In this study, it is aimed to discuss the efficacy of frequently used test methods in the differential diagnosis of brucellosis
Perspectives
Increased levels of AST, ALT, GGT, CRP, and ESR may have a complementary role in the differential diagnosis of childhood brucellosis. However, all of these markers should be evaluated with clinical findings due to their low specificity and sensitivity.
Halil Kazanasmaz
Harran Universitesi
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This page is a summary of: Investigation of the Sensitivity and Specificity of Laboratory Tests Used in Differential Diagnosis of Childhood Brucellosis, Cureus, January 2020, Cureus, Inc.,
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.6756.
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