Epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis among children in Shandong, China, 2005–2017

Epidemiological characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis among children in Shandong, China, 2005–2017

Abstract Background Diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children is challenging. Epidemiological data of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are urgently needed. Methods We described trends in epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes in seven cities of Shandong province, China...

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Main Authors: Ning-ning Tao, Yi-fan Li, Yun-xia Liu, Jin-yue Liu, Wan-mei Song, Yao Liu, Hong Geng, Shan-shan Wang, Huai-chen Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Pediatric
Incidence
Mortality
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4060-x

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