Childhood TB sequel: evaluating respiratory function after treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis in a prospective cohort of Gambian children – a study protocol

Childhood TB sequel: evaluating respiratory function after treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis in a prospective cohort of Gambian children – a study protocol

Abstract Background 1.2 million children under 15 years are estimated to have developed tuberculosis (TB) in 2021. 85% of paediatric patients achieve successful treatment outcomes if treated for the first episode of TB. However, despite so-called successful treatment, TB leaves many survivors with p...

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Main Authors: Esin Nkereuwem, Schadrac Agbla, Muhammed Lamin Jatta, Uma Masterton, Olumuyiwa Owolabi, Victory Fabian Edem, Beate Kampmann, Toyin Togun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Childhood tuberculosis
Post-tuberculosis
Impairment
Sequelae
Lung disease
Spirometry
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02659-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02659-2

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