Burden of childhood tuberculosis in 22 high-burden countries: a mathematical modelling study
Background: Confirmation of a diagnosis of tuberculosis in children (aged <15 years) is challenging; under-reporting can result even when children do present to health services. Direct incidence estimates are unavailable, and WHO estimates build on paediatric notifications, with adjustment for in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-08-01
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| Series: | The Lancet Global Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X14702451 |