Missed opportunities in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children

Date
1993
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
In 52% of children with confirmed and probable tuberculosis the diagnosis could have been made earlier than it was. The main clinical clues which should have led to suspicion of tuberculosis were close adult contacts and previous recurrent respiratory tract infections.
Description
CITATION: Gie, R. P. et al. 1993. Missed opportunities in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children. South African Medical Journal, 83:263.
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Keywords
Tuberculosis in children -- Diagnosis
Citation
Gie, R. P. et al. 1993. Missed opportunities in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children. South African Medical Journal, 83:263.