[Analysis of the knowledge of phthisiology among pediatricians]

Analysis of an anonymous questionnaire given to 100 pediatricians at the postgraduate training department is given. Questions involved routes of infection, early detection, clinical aspects and prevention of tuberculosis in children and adolescents. The most typical aspects of inadequate knowledge of phthisiatrics by pediatricians were defined, which may negatively affect the antituberculosis aid given to children and adolescents. The findings were used for the adjustment of a program and the content of phthisiatrics training at the postgraduate training department.