Management of tuberculosis in children.

Authors :: Voss, L M
Australasian Subgroup in Paediatric Infectious Disease of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases
Australasian Paediatric Respiratory Group
Source :: Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health. Dec2000, Vol. 36 Issue 6, p530-536. 7p.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: This paper provides specific guidelines on the management of tuberculosis infection and disease, covering general principles, recommended drug regimens and discuss the evidence to support these. It also covers use of corticosteroids, intermittent therapy, directly observed therapy and an approach to the management of a patient with drug-resistant tuberculosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]