Burden of childhood tuberculosis in 22 high-burden countries: a mathematical modelling study

Background: Confirmation of a diagnosis of tuberculosis in children (aged <15 years) is challenging; under-reporting can result even when children do present to health services. Direct incidence estimates are unavailable, and WHO estimates build on paediatric notifications, with adjustment for in...

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Main Authors: Dr. Peter J Dodd, PhD, Elizabeth Gardiner, MSc, Renia Coghlan, MPH, James A Seddon, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-08-01
Series:The Lancet Global Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X14702451