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Pediatric Tuberculosis
Ann M. Loeffler, MDPediatric TB ConsultantFrancis J. Curry National Tuberculosis Center
 
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Introduction
Basic situations in which children areevaluated
Diagnosis and treatment of latent TBinfection (LTBI)
Tuberculosis (TB) treatment strategies
 
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Reasons for complacence
Pediatric TB is uncommon in the U.S.
In 2004, 961 pediatric TB cases in the U.S.
Young children with TB are usually notcontagious
Adults with TB are relatively easy to identify
More symptomatic and can produce sputum
Children with TB are difficult to diagnose
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