High burden of childhood tuberculosis in migrants: a retrospective cohort study from the Thailand–Myanmar border

High burden of childhood tuberculosis in migrants: a retrospective cohort study from the Thailand–Myanmar border

Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children but epidemiological data are scarce, particularly for hard-to-reach populations. We aimed to identify the risk factors for unsuccessful outcome and TB mortality in migrant children at a supportive residen...

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Main Authors: Amy Carroll, Banyar Maung Maung, Win Pa Pa Htun, Wanitda Watthanaworawit, Michele Vincenti-Delmas, Colette Smith, Pam Sonnenberg, Francois Nosten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Childhood
Tuberculosis
Migrant
Thailand–Myanmar border
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07569-y

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