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June 19, 2026International Journal of Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Infectious Complications of War-Related Injuries in Children: Experience from the Gaza Conflict

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RHRachel HerbertSheikh Shakhbout Medical CityMAMariam AbdelkaderKAKhadija Abdelmonem

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Implication

Retrospective study describes injury patterns and infections in children from war-related trauma, indicating urgent care needs.

Key Points

  • This study aims to describe the injury patterns and infection profiles in children suffering from war-related injuries in Gaza.
  • Retrospective observational cohort study of children aged 0-18 years referred between November 2023 and November 2024.
  • Data collected included demographic, injury, microbiological, and surgical information.
  • Infections confirmed through infectious diseases and microbiological review.
  • 49 children included, with blast injuries accounting for 89.8% of cases.
  • 16 children (32.7%) had active infections; 93.8% of these were polymicrobial, with 75% involving multidrug resistant organisms.
  • Children with chronic osteomyelitis required significantly longer hospital stays, averaging 57 days.

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Herbert et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dc5265a5b0777af2c963https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108882
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