Investigation of a large school-based outbreak of tuberculosis infection in Eastern China

Conclusions TB contacts with the same sex as index case had a higher risk of having TB. Delayed diagnosis, lack of preventive treatment, and no follow-ups were the typical contributing factors of the outbreak. The capacity of the health authorities should be enhanced to guarantee a proper response to school-based TB outbreaks in Eastern China.

Source: Pediatria Polska - October 11, 2016 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research