Diagnostic practices and estimated burden of tuberculosis among children admitted to 13 government hospitals in Kenya: An analysis of two years’ routine clinical data

BACKGROUND:True burden of tuberculosis (TB) in children is unknown. Hospitalised children are low-hanging fruit for TB case detection as they are within the system. We aimed to explore the process of recognition and investigation for childhood TB using a guideline-linked cascade of care. METHODS:Thi...

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Main Authors: Oliwa, J, Gathara, D, Ogero, M, Van Hensbroek, M, English, M, Van'T Hoog, A
Other Authors: Clinical Information Network
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2019