title: Molecular diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis and infection with Bacilli Calmette-Guerin in Taiwan.
abstract: Molecular techniques along with clinical evaluation have been demonstrated to be effective for differentiating childhood tuberculosis (TB), and for establishing an enhanced survey of adverse reactions of Bacilli Calmette-Guerin vaccination in Taiwan. Future development and evaluation of new diagnostics should be prioritized in strengthening the management of childhood TB.
authors.affiliation: Reference Laboratory of Mycobacteriology, Research and Diagnostic Center, Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health, Nan-Kang, Taipei 115, Taiwan. rwj@cdc.gov.tw
authors.forename: Ruwen
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jou
authors.forename: Wei-Lun
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Huang
mesh_terms: D001500:BCG Vaccine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D009163:Mycobacterium bovis / Q000235:genetics; D013624:Taiwan; D013997:Time Factors; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D001500:BCG Vaccine