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Global/Multinational
         
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in children: evidence from global surveillance.
 Zignol M, Sismanidis C, Falzon D, et al
Eur Respir J. 2012 Dec 20.
Abstract

Radiology services for children in HIV- and TB-endemic regions: scope for greater collaboration
between radiologists and clinicians caring for children.
 Dramowski A, Morsheimer MM, Frigati L, et al 
Pediatr Radiol. 2009 Mar 10
Abstract
 

Childhood tuberculosis - global epidemiology and the impact of HIV.
 Rekha B, Swaminathan S 
Paediatr Respir Rev. 2007 Jun;8(2):99-106.
Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Incidence and prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) in HIV-infected children in resource limited settings (RLS) before and
after ART initiation
M.-R. B-Lajoie, O. Drouin, A. Low,et al
(6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Africa
         
Multinational
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Assessing capacity for diagnosing tuberculosis in children in sub-Saharan African HIV care settings [Short communication].
 Reid MJ, Saito S, Fayorsey R, Carter RJ, Abrams EJ.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2012 May 7.
 Abstract
 
Central African Republic

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 Fine-needle aspiration for diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis in children in Bangui, Central African Republic.
 Fanny ML, Beyam N, Gody JC, et al
BMC Pediatr. 2012 Dec 13;12(1):191.
 Paper

Egypt
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Drug-resistant tuberculosis in Egyptian children using Etest.
 Morcos W, Morcos M, Doss S  
Minerva Pediatr. 2008 Dec;60(6):1385-92
 Abstract
 
Ethiopia
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Lack of adherence to isoniazid chemoprophylaxis in children in contact with adults with tuberculosis in
southern Ethiopia.
Garie KT, Yassin MA, Cuevas LE.
PLoS One. 2011;6(11):e26452.
Paper

Lesotho

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Outcomes of Comprehensive Care for Children Empirically Treated for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
in a Setting of High HIV Prevalence.
 Satti H, McLaughlin MM, Omotayo DB,  et al
PLoS One. 2012;7(5):e37114.
Paper

Kenya

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Tuberculosis among Children in Kenya: Epidemiology and Impact of HIV in Two Provinces.
Cavanaugh J, Genga K, Marigu I, et al
J Trop Pediatr. 2011 Dec 5.
 Abstract
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Testing for HIV amongst children with TB in a resource limited setting: a case of Kenyan experience
 J.K. Sitienei, H. Kipruto, G. Argata, et al
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Nigeria

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Risk for tuberculosis among children. [Nigeria]
Nakaoka H, Lawson L, Squire SB, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis 2006 Sep
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South Africa

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The hidden harm of home-based care: Pulmonary tuberculosis symptoms among children providing home medical care to HIV/AIDS-affected adults in South Africa.
Cluver L, Orkin M, Moshabela M, et al
AIDS Care. 2013 Mar 4.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Sustained Virological Response on Second-Line Antiretroviral Therapy following Virological Failure in HIV-Infected Patients in Rural South Africa.
Schoffelen AF, Wensing AM, Tempelman HA, et al
PLoS One. 2013;8(3):e58526
Paper

Impact of the Antiretroviral Treatment Program on the Burden of Hospitalization for Culture-Confirmed Tuberculosis in South African Children: A Time-Series Analysis.
 Dangor Z, Izu A, Hillier K, Solomon F,  et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2013 Mar 14
 Abstract

Systemic amyloidosis complicating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in childhood.
 le Roux DM, Pillay K, Nourse P, et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Sep;31(9):994-7.
 Abstract

The evolving epidemic of drug-resistant tuberculosis among children in Cape Town, South Africa.
 Seddon JA, Hesseling AC, Marais BJ, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2012 May 8.
 Abstract

Nutritional status and its response to treatment of children, with and without HIV infection,
hospitalized for the management of tuberculosis.
Schaaf HS, Cilliers K, Willemse M, et al 
Paediatr Int Child Health. 2012;32(2):74-81
 Abstract

Culture-Confirmed Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Children: Clinical Features, Treatment, and Outcome.
Seddon JA, Hesseling AC, Willemse M, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Nov 3.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Longitudinal Analysis of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube in Children with Adult Household Tuberculosis
Contact in South Africa: A Prospective Cohort Study.
Shah M, Kasambira TS, Adrian PV, Madhi SA,  et al
PLoS One. 2011;6(10):e26787.
Paper

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Operational challenges in managing Isoniazid Preventive Therapy in child contacts:
A high-burden setting perspective.
van Wyk SS, Reid AJ, Mandalakas AM,  et al
BMC Public Health. 2011 Jul 8;11(1):544.
Paper

Bacteriologically confirmed tuberculosis in HIV-infected infants: disease spectrum and survival.
Wiseman CA, Schaaf HS, Cotton MF, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2011 Jun;15(6):770-5
 Abstract

MRI findings in children with tuberculous meningitis: a comparison of HIV-infected and non-infected patients.
Dekker G, Andronikou S, van Toorn R,  et al
Childs Nerv Syst. 2011 Apr 15.
Abstract

Clinical manifestations and outcome in HIV-infected young infants presenting with acute illness in Durban,
South Africa.
Jeena PM, Reichert K, Adhikari M,  et al
Ann Trop Paediatr. 2011;31(1):15-26
 Abstract

Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in children with human immunodeficiency virus
in rural South Africa.
Thomas TA, Shenoi SV, Heysell SK,  et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2010 Oct;14(10):1244-51.
 Abstract

Tuberculosis Transmission to Young Children in a South African Community: Modeling
Household and Community Infection Risks.
Wood R, Johnstone-Robertson S, Uys P, et al  
Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Jul 6.
Abstract

Isoniazid Plasma Concentrations in a Cohort of South African Children with Tuberculosis:
Implications for International Pediatric Dosing Guidelines.
McIlleron H, Willemse M, Werely CJ, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Apr 24.
 Abstract

Surveillance of Antituberculosis Drug Resistance Among Children From the Western Cape Province of
South Africa--An Upward Trend.
Schaaf HS, Marais BJ, Hesseling AC, et al
 Am J Public Health. 2009 Feb 5.
Abstract

Induced sputum or gastric lavage for community-based diagnosis of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis?
Hatherill M, Hawkridge T, Zar HJ, et al
 Arch Dis Child. 2009 Mar;94(3):195-201
 Abstract
 
High Incidence of Tuberculosis among HIV-Infected Infants: Evidence from a South African
Population-Based Study Highlights the Need for Improved Tuberculosis Control Strategies.
 Hesseling AC, Cotton MF, Jennings T,  et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Dec 2.
Abstract
 
Home-based Treatment of Childhood Neurotuberculosis.
Schoeman J, Malan G, van Toorn R, et al  
J Trop Pediatr. 2008 Nov 21
 Abstract
 
Tuberculosis exposure in HIV-exposed infants in a high-prevalence setting.
Cotton MF, Schaaf HS, Lottering G, et al  
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2008 Feb;12(2):225-7
Abstract
 

FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Culture-confirmed childhood tuberculosis in Cape Town, South Africa:
a review of 596 cases.
 Schaaf HS, Marais BJ, Whitelaw A, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2007 Nov 29;7(1):14
Paper
 
          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
POSTER
Impact of TB Co-infection on Viral Suppression Rates in HIV-infected Children
B Zanoni, H Zanoni H France, et al
 (17th CROI)
 PDF Poster     Abstract
 
Treatment Outcomes among HIV-infected Infants and Young Children following Modifications to
Protease Inhibitor-based Therapy Due to TB Treatment
 M Moodley, C Reitz, Lee Fairlie, et al
 (17th CROI)
 Abstract

Do vertical TB and HIV/ARV paediatric treatment programmes influence clinical
outcomes in children?
 S. Bhayroo, M. Ramdhial, S. Carpenter, et al
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Pediatric TB/HIV Programs in South Africa; A review of clinical practices
 M. Ramdhial  , S. Bhayroo  , A. Ramkissoon , H.M. Coovadia
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Tuberculosis in childhood: clinical features and problems in diagnosis. Report of 30 cases]
Khemiri M, Labessi A, Zouari S, et al
 Tunis Med. 2009 Jan;87(1):61-7
 Abstract
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Tuberculosis in childhood: clinical features and problems in diagnosis. Report of 30 cases]
Khemiri M, Labessi A, Zouari S, et al
 Tunis Med. 2009 Jan;87(1):61-7
 Abstract
Tanzania
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Incident tuberculosis and risk factors among HIV-infected children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
 Li N, Manji KP, Spiegelman D, Muya A,  et al
AIDS. 2013 Jan 22
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FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Primary health care staff's perceptions of childhood tuberculosis: a qualitative study from Tanzania.
Bjerrum S, Rose MV, Bygbjerg IC, et al
BMC Health Serv Res. 2012 Jan 9;12(1):6.
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A Randomized Trial of Multivitamin Supplementation in Children with Tuberculosis in Tanzania.
Mehta S, Mugusi FM, Bosch RJ, et al
Nutr J. 2011 Oct 31;10(1):120
 Paper

A Randomized Trial of Multivitamin Supplementation in Children with Tuberculosis in Tanzania.
Mehta S, Mugusi FM, Bosch RJ, et al
Nutr J. 2011 Oct 31;10(1):120
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Tunisia

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Tuberculosis in childhood: clinical features and problems in diagnosis. Report of 30 cases]
Khemiri M, Labessi A, Zouari S, et al
 Tunis Med. 2009 Jan;87(1):61-7
 Abstract

Uganda

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Evaluation of the Xpert MTB/RIF test for the diagnosis of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis in Uganda: a cross-sectional diagnostic study.
Sekadde MP, Wobudeya E, Joloba ML, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2013 Mar 12;13:133.
Paper

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 High incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in children admitted with severe pneumonia in Uganda.
 Nantongo JM, Wobudeya E, Mupere E,   et al
BMC Pediatr. 2013 Jan 31;13(1):16
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FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Determining Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection among BCG-Immunised Ugandan Children by T-SPOT.TB and Tuberculin Skin Testing.
 Nkurunungi G, Lutangira JE, Lule SA,  et al
PLoS One. 2012;7(10):e4734
Paper

Tuberculosis in human immunodeficiency virus infected Ugandan children starting on antiretroviral therapy.
Bakeera-Kitaka S, Conesa-Botella A, Dhabangi A,  et al 
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2011 Aug;15(8):1082-6
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Zambia
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Trends in Childhood Tuberculosis in Zambia: A Situation Analysis.
 Kapata N, Chanda-Kapata P, O'Grady J,  et al
J Trop Pediatr. 2012 Dec 12.
 Abstract
Asia
         
Cambodia
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis in a large pediatric hospital in Cambodia.
Schopfer K, Rieder HL, Bodmer T,  et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2012 Feb 8
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China
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
IFN-γ release assay: a diagnostic assistance tool of tuberculin skin test in pediatric
tuberculosis in China.
Sun L, Yan HM, Hu YH, et al
Chin Med J (Engl). 2010 Oct;123(20):2786-91.
 Paper

India
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Improving screening and chemoprophylaxis among child contacts in India's RNTCP: a pilot study.
 Rekha B, Jagarajamma K, Chandrasekaran V, et al
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2013 Feb;17(2):163-8
 Abstract

Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in children from 2003 to 2005: A brief report.
Shah I. Indian
J Med Microbiol. 2012 Apr;30(2):208-11.
 Abstract

Suppressed Type 1, Type 2 and Type 17 cytokine responses in Active Tuberculosis in Children.
Kumar NP, Anuradha R, Suresh R
Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2011 Sep 28.
Abstract

Childhood Tuberculosis: Epidemiology and Natural History of Disease.
Marais BJ.
Indian J Pediatr. 2011 Jan 7
 Abstract

Multi-drug Resistant Childhood Tuberculosis.
Singh V, Kaur S.
Indian J Pediatr. 2010 Dec 31
 Abstract

 The Urgent Need for New Diagnostics for Symptomatic Tuberculosis in Children.
Cuevas LE.
Indian J Pediatr. 2010 Dec 28
 Abstract

Perinatal tuberculosis: four cases and use of broncho-alveolar lavage.
Parakh A, Saxena R, Thapa R, Sethi GR, Jain S.
 Ann Trop Paediatr. 2011;31(1):75-80.
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FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cutaneous tuberculosis in children: the Indian perspective.
Singal A, Sonthalia S.Indian J
 ermatol Venereol Leprol. 2010 Sep-Oct;76(5):494-503.
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A Profile of Bacteriologically Confirmed Pulmonary tuberculosis in Children.
 Swaminathan S, Dutta M, Radhamani MP, et al 
 Indian Pediatr. 2008 Sep 7;45(9):743-747.
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      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Clustering of MDR/XDR Tuberculosis in pediatric HIV- a cross-sectional study from Eastern India
B. Basu, T. Basu, N. Dutta, et al
 (6th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
Indonesia
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube assay vs. tuberculin skin test in Indonesian children living with
a tuberculosis case.
Rutherford ME, Nataprawira M, Yulita I,  et al
 nt J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2012 Feb 8
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Adherence to isoniazid preventive therapy in Indonesian children: A quantitative and qualitative investigation.
Rutherford ME, Ruslami R, Maharani W,  et al
BMC Res Notes. 2012 Jan 6;5(1):
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Japan
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Effects of prophylaxis on QuantiFERON TB-2G responses among children
Higuchi K, Okada K, Harada N, Mori T.
Kekkaku. 2008 Sep;83(9):603-9
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Sri Lanka

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Toxoplasma, Toxocara and Tuberculosis co-infection in a four year old child.
Guneratne R, Mendis D, Bandara T, Fernando SD.
BMC Pediatr. 2011 May 26;11(1):44
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Taiwan

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Childhood Tuberculosis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Vaccination.
Tsai KS, Chang HL, Chien ST,
Pediatr Neonatol. 2013 Mar 16
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FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis in children and adolescents, Taiwan, 1996–2003.
Chan P-C, Huang L-M, Wu Y-C,  et al.
Emerg Infect Dis 2007 Sep
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Thailand
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Childhood TB epidemiology and treatment outcomes in Thailand: a TB Active
Surveillance Network, 2004 to 2006.
 Lolekha R, Anuwatnonthakate A, Nateniyom S, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2008 Jul 18;8(1):94.
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Australia/Pacific Islands
         
Australia
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  To x-ray or not to x-ray? Screening asymptomatic children for pulmonary TB: a retrospective audit.
 Gwee A, Pantazidou A, Ritz N,  et al
Arch Dis Child. 2013 Jun;98(6):
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Disseminated tuberculosis and tuberculous meningitis in Australian-born children; case reports and review of current epidemiology and management.
Smith BB. Hazelton BJ, Heywood AE,  et al
J Paediatr Child Health. 2012 Dec 16
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Europe
         
Finland
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Evaluation of the filter paper IP-10 tests in school children after exposure to tuberculosis: a prospective cohort study with a 4-year follow-up
 Tuuminen T, Salo E, Kotilainen H, Ruhwald M.
BMJ Open. 2012 Dec 4;2(6).
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France
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Miliary Tuberculosis Complicated by Pulmonary Cavitations and Pneumothorax in a 14-Month Old Boy.
Ballouhey Q, Lau S, Accadbled F, et al
Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 Jan 31.
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Greece
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Drug-resistant tuberculosis in two children in Greece: Report of the first extensively drug-resistant case.
Katragkou A, Antachopoulos C, Hatziagorou E, et al
Eur J Pediatr. 2012 Aug 21.
 Abstract

Italy
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Contact investigation based on serial interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA) in children from the hematology-oncology ward after exposure to a patient with pulmonary tuberculosis.
Carvalho AC, Schumacher RF, Bigoni S et al
Infection. 2013 Apr 11.
Abstract

A 20-Year Retrospective Study of Pediatric Tuberculosis in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Rome.
 Buonsenso D, Lancella L, Delogu G,  et al
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Jun 4.
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Spain
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence and annual risk of tuberculosis infection in the school population aged 7 years old in Ceuta (Spain)
Sánchez Romero JM, Ramos Marín MV,  et al
Gac Sanit. 2011 Nov 14.
Abstract

Recommendations of the Spanish Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases (SEIP) on the management
of drug-resistant tuberculosis
Mellado Peña MJ, Baquero-Artigao F, Moreno-Perez D, et al 
An Pediatr (Barc). 2009 Oct 8.
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Sweden
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Childhood tuberculosis: progress requires advocacy strategy now.
Sandgren A, Cuevas LE, Dara M, Gie RP,  et al
Eur Respir J. 2012 Feb 15.
Abstract

Primary Tuberculosis Infection in 35 Children at a Swedish Day Care Center.
Gillman A, Berggren I, Bergström SE, et al 
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Oct 22.
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United Kingdom
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
An evaluation of the completeness of reporting of childhood tuberculosis.
Teo SS, Alfaham M, Evans MR, et al
Eur Respir J. 2009 Feb 27
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Presentation, diagnosis and management of tuberculosis in HIV-infected children in the UK.
 Cohen JM, Whittaker E, Walters S, et al 
HIV Med. 2008 Mar 10
Abstract
Latin America/Caribbean
         
Brazil
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Evidence of an effect of BCG revaccination on incidence of tuberculosis in school-aged children in Brazil:
Second report of the BCG-REVAC cluster-randomised trial.
Barreto ML, Pereira SM, Pilger D,  et al
Vaccine. 2011 May 23
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Efficacy of the scoring system, recommended by the Brazilian National Ministry of Health,
for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children and adolescents, regardless of
their HIV status.]
Pedrozo C, Sant'anna CC, March Mde F, et al  
J Bras Pneumol. 2010 Feb;36(1):92-8.
Abstract
 
Columbia
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Pediatric tuberculosis: new guidelines and recommendations.
Perez-Velez CM.
Curr Opin Pediatr. 2012 Jun;24(3):319-28.
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Dominican Republic

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Risk Factors for Intrathoracic Tuberculosis in Children From Economic Migrant Populations
of Two Dominican Republic Bateyes.
Cohn KA, Finalle R, Oʼhare G, et al  
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Jul 31.
Abstract

Mexico

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Poor outcome is associated with delayed tuberculosis diagnosis in HIV-infected children in
Baja California, Mexico.
 Viani RM, Lopez G, Chacón-Cruz E,et al  
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2008 Apr;12(4):411-416.
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Middle East
         
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Abdominal tuberculosis in a child presenting with radiological evidence of pneumatosis intestinalis
and portal venous gas.
Alp H, Orbak Z, Sepetcigil O,  et al
J Health Popul Nutr. 2010 Dec;28(6):628-32.
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North America
         
Canada
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Children from Baffin Island have a disproportionate burden of tuberculosis in Canada: data from the
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (1998-2008).
Clark M, Hui C.
BMC Pediatr. 2010 Dec 30;10:102
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A Population-Based Study of Tuberculosis in Children and Adolescents in Ontario.
Phongsamart W, Kitai I, Gardam M, et al 
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Apr 2
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United States
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Pediatric Tuberculosis: The Litmus Test for Tuberculosis Control.
 Marquez L, Feske ML, Teeter LD, et al 
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2012 Jul 3.
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Epidemiology of Tuberculosis Among US- and Foreign-Born Children and
Adolescents in the United States, 1994-2007.
Menzies HJ, Winston CA  Holtz TH , et al
Am J Public Health. 2010 Jul 1
 Abstract

Childhood Pleural Tuberculosis: A Review of 45 Cases.
Cruz AT, Ong LT, Starke JR. 
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2009 Aug 10
 Abstract

Management of Pediatric Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis and Latent Tuberculosis Infections in New York City From 1995 to 2003.
 Feja K, McNelley E, Tran CS, et al 
Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2008 Aug 27
 Abstract

Underuse of effective measures to prevent and manage pediatric tuberculosis in the United States.
 Lobato MN, Sun SJ, Moonan PK,
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008 May;162(5):426-31.
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FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Identifying the Sources of Tuberculosis in Young Children: A Multistate Investigation
Sun SJ, Bennett DE, Flood J, et al
Emerg Infect Dis  2002 Nov Vol. 8,
Paper

Tuberculosis in human immunodeficiency virus-infected and human immunodeficiency virus-exposed
children in New York City.
Thomas P, Bornschlegel K, Singh TP, et al. 
Pediatr Infect Dis J 2000 Aug;19(8):700-6
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