Molecular diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis and infection with Bacilli Calmette-Guerin in Taiwan

Ruwen Jou; Wei-Lun Huang

doi:10.1016/j.jfma.2011.11.005

Molecular diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis and infection with Bacilli Calmette-Guerin in Taiwan

J Formos Med Assoc. 2011 Dec;110(12):759-61. doi: 10.1016/j.jfma.2011.11.005. Epub 2011 Dec 23.

Authors

Ruwen Jou¹, Wei-Lun Huang

Affiliation

¹ Reference Laboratory of Mycobacteriology, Research and Diagnostic Center, Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health, Nan-Kang, Taipei 115, Taiwan. [email protected]

PMID: 22248829
DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2011.11.005

Abstract

Molecular techniques along with clinical evaluation have been demonstrated to be effective for differentiating childhood tuberculosis (TB), and for establishing an enhanced survey of adverse reactions of Bacilli Calmette-Guerin vaccination in Taiwan. Future development and evaluation of new diagnostics should be prioritized in strengthening the management of childhood TB.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
BCG Vaccine / immunology
Child
Humans
Mycobacterium bovis / genetics
Taiwan
Time Factors
Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
Tuberculosis / drug therapy
Vaccination / adverse effects*

Substances

BCG Vaccine