Factors associated with tuberculosis disease among children who are household contacts of tuberculosis cases in an urban setting in Malaysia

Factors associated with tuberculosis disease among children who are household contacts of tuberculosis cases in an urban setting in Malaysia

Abstract Background With the rise in prevalence of childhood tuberculosis (TB) globally, contact tracing should be a powerful strategy for early diagnosis and management, especially in children who are household contacts of active TB cases. Here, we aimed to determine the prevalence and factors asso...

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Main Authors: Noor Atika Azit, Aniza Ismail, Norfazilah Ahmad, Rohani Ismail, Shuhaily Ishak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Childhood tuberculosis
Active case finding
Urban setting
Active tuberculosis
Household contact
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7814-x

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