Tuberculosis

Findings from S. Sharma et al in tuberculosis in children reported

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, March 4th, 2008

Current study results from the report, 'The DOTS strategy for treatment of paediatric pulmonary tuberculosis in South Delhi, India,' have been published. "Paediatric Pulmonology Department, TB Institute, New Delhi, India. To evaluate the outcome of the DOTS strategy for paediatric pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)," scientists in New Delhi, India report.

"Retrospective analysis of 1098 children. The mean age of the children included in the study was 11.2 years, with more females (61.7%) than males (38.3%). In the 0-5, 6-10 and 11-14 year age groups, the percentage of patients was respectively 18.3%, 26.6% and 55.1%. Patients were registered as new cases (87.7%), relapses...

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