Unusual suppurative complications of brucellosis in children.

Three cases with suppurative complications of Brucella melitensis infection are presented, demonstrating localized involvement of the brain, bones and lungs, respectively, and the lesions were well defined on radiographic examination. The diagnosis was made on the basis of significant Brucella titres and positive blood culture. Awareness of such complications and performance of the appropriate serological and bacteriological studies will establish the diagnosis and will also differentiate this disease from other infections, especially tuberculosis.