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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Health ›› 2013, Vol. 2 ›› Issue (4): 239-242.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-3755.2013.04.005

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Progress of screening of childhood tuberculosis cases in close contacts with TB patients

LI Yan-qiong, LIU Zhi-hui, TAN Shou-yong   

  1. Guangzhou Chest Hospital,Tuberculosis Lab of State Key Laboratory of Respiratory,Guangzhou 510095, China
  • Received:2013-11-22 Online:2013-11-30 Published:2013-11-30
  • Contact: TAN Shou-yong, Email:tanshouyong@163.com

Abstract: Timely detection and thorough treatment of childhood tuberculosis cases impacted on the overall TB control. The screening of childhood tuberculosis case among close contacts with TB patients has been proved to be an effective strategy. To clarify the definition of childhood tuberculosis, and TB screening policies, techniques and strategies could contribute the implementation of the screening.