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Preventing Active Tuberculosis in Children.

Authors :
Fischer, Philip R.
Hasan, Shemonti R.
Source :
Infectious Disease Alert. Apr2015, Vol. 34 Issue 7, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The authors discuss the significance of preventing illness in children exposed to and infected with tuberculosis (TB). They mention the effectiveness and safety of shorter courses of preventive TB medication among adults and the variation of treatments such as isoniazid and rifampin observed in the medication therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07397348
Volume :
34
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Infectious Disease Alert
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
111457203