Childhood Tuberculosis: Current Scenario in India
Keywords:
Tuberculosis in children, prevalence, Tuberculosis
Abstract
Almost one third of Indian population is having tubercular infection. Children always get infection from open cases of Tuberculosis. Associated malnutrition further increases intensity of tuberculosis. In this editorial we have discussed about current scenario of tuberculosis in India with special emphasis on children.
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CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2014.i01.01
Published: 2014-04-30
How to Cite
Dr D Sharad Gedam, & Dr Umesh Patel. (2014). Childhood Tuberculosis: Current Scenario in India. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 1(1), 1-2. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2014.i01.01
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