Prevention and management of tuberculosis in children
Sifontes, J.E.; Mayol, P.M.; Rivera, J.F.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 73(11): 522-530
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 6978141 Document Number: 701325
The increase in tuberculosis morbidity in Puerto Rico poses a new risk to our children and enhances the importance of prevention and treatment of tuberculosis in children since they are more vulnerable to the disease than adults are. The subject is reviewed in light of the new classification of tuberculosis approved by the American Thoracic Society in 1980. Utilized as the main tools for tuberculosis control in children are the tuberculin test to detect infection and early treatment with isoniazid to prevent development of disease. S tressed is the importance of a normal life for the child with tuberculous infection or disease and avoidance of unnecessary isolation measures.
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