Abstract
We followed 35 children meeting a research definition for unconfirmed tuberculosis (TB) but in whom a pediatric pulmonologist did not diagnose or treat TB. After a median follow-up of 16.4 months, most children were not diagnosed with TB following a comprehensive evaluation. However, 2 were diagnosed with TB, demonstrating high TB risk (6%; exact 95% CI, 1%–19%). In some contexts, researchers may wish to supplement these research definitions with clinical decision data and longitudinal follow-up in order to improve specificity.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Open Forum Infectious Diseases |
Volume | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Keywords
- case definition
- diagnosis
- pediatric tuberculosis
Disciplines
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Social Work