Missed opportunities in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children.

R P Gie, N Beyers, H S Schaaf, P R Donald
Author Information
  1. R P Gie: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Stellenbosch, Parowvallei, CP.

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.

MeSH Term

Child
Humans
Infant
Radiography
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

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