Pulmonary tuberculosis among young children with severe pneumonia at Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, Juba, South Sudan

Pulmonary tuberculosis among young children with severe pneumonia at Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, Juba, South Sudan

Background: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem worldwide. It can present in an acute form especially in endemic settings, which might lead to missed and delayed diagnosis, prolonged hospital stays, and increased mortality in children. South Sudan has a high prevalence of tuberculosis in t...

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Main Authors: Amanda Billy Berto Madison, Grace Ndeezi, Hassen Chollong, Justin Bruno Tongun, James K. Tumwine, Thereza Piloya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Social Sciences Research Institute - South Sudan (HSSRI-SS) 2021-08-01
Series:South Sudan Medical Journal
Subjects:
severe paediatric pneumonia
pulmonary tuberculosis (ptb)
south sudan
Online Access:http://www.southsudanmedicaljournal.com/archive/august-2021/pulmonary-tuberculosis-among-young-children-with-severe-pneumonia-at-al-sabah-childrens-hospital-juba-south-sudan.html

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