Abstract
Active pulmonary tuberculosis was diagnosed in a 4-month-old infant 16 days after hospitalization; 186 exposed individuals were traced and one conversion detected. Although the risk of tuberculosis transmission in paediatric hospitals is low, paediatricians in low-incidence countries should maintain a high level of alert for timely identification of cases.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Contact Tracing
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Cross Infection / diagnosis
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Cross Infection / drug therapy
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Cross Infection / transmission*
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / transmission*
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Young Adult