Result of treatment in children with tuberculosis. Evaluation of indications for and results of treatment in a 5 years cohort of children treated for tuberculosis in Turiani Hospital Tanzania.
Between January 1983 and January 1988 a total of 146 children started tuberculosis (TB) treatment in Turiani Hospital, Tanzania. During the treatment period 16 children died and another 16 were transferred out. From the remaining 114 children, 84 could be traced and were visited at home. Out of this group 85% were found to be in good clinical condition, whereas 7% had a moderate condition and 1% were seriously ill. Tuberculin sensitivity testing has been carried out in 53 children from the follow-up group. The indications for treatment and the results of the follow-up study are discussed.
Van den Hombergh
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Turiani Hospital, Tanzania.
Gebhard
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Voorhoeve
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D003663:Decision Trees; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006780:Hospitals, Rural; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015995:Prevalence; D013636:Tanzania / Q000453:epidemiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology
D000995:Antitubercular Agents