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Tuberculosis in a contact.

A Bush1, J O Warner

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, National Heart and Lung Institute, London.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|March 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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A child developed a large tuberculous pleural effusion after contact with an infectious adult. Management followed current British Thoracic Society guidelines for pediatric tuberculosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • Pleural effusion is a common manifestation of tuberculous infection in children.
  • Close contacts of infectious individuals are at high risk for developing TB.