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The spectrum of disease in children treated for tuberculosis in a highly endemic area
(2006)
BACKGROUND: Children contribute a substantial proportion of the global tuberculosis (TB) caseload, particularly in endemic areas, where little is known about their spectrum of disease. OBJECTIVE: To document the complete ...
The clinical epidemiology of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis: A critical review of literature from the pre-chemotherapy era
(2004)
The pre-chemotherapy literature represents an impressive body of evidence that clarifies important epidemiological concepts in childhood tuberculosis. Reports describe the major transitions in tuberculosis, from exposure ...
The natural history of childhood intra-thoracic tuberculosis: A critical review of literature from the pre-chemotherapy era
(2004)
The pre-chemotherapy literature documented the natural history of tuberculosis in childhood. These disease descriptions remain invaluable for guiding public health policy and research, as the introduction of effective ...
Radiographic signs and symptoms in children treated for tuberculosis: Possible implications for symptom-based screening in resource-limited settings
(2006)
Background: The World Health Organization advises active tracing of children younger than 5 years old in household contact with a sputum smear-positive tuberculosis index case. This study compared radiographic disease ...