A Systematic Review of Clinical Diagnostic Systems Used in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Children

Background. Tuberculosis (TB) is difficult to diagnose in children due to lack of a gold standard, especially in resource-limited settings. Scoring systems and diagnostic criteria are often used to assist in diagnosis; however their validity, especially in areas with high HIV prevalence, remains un...

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Main Authors: Emily C. Pearce, Jason F. Woodward, Winstone M. Nyandiko, Rachel C. Vreeman, Samuel O. Ayaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:AIDS Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/401896
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