| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8941097 | Pulmonology | 2018 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
To develop this article, a working group reviewed relevant epidemiological and other scientific studies and established practices in conducting LBTI and TB in children. The article describes how to manage the child with LTBI, considering transmission and infectiousness of tuberculosis, contact screening and prioritization of contacts and recommendations on treatment of children with LTBI and how to manage the child with TB considering the susceptibility of children to developing tuberculosis, epidemiology and classification of tuberculosis in children, diagnosis and treatment.
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Authors
I. Carvalho, D. Goletti, S. Manga, D.R. Silva, D. Manissero, G. Migliori,