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Improving pediatric TB diagnosis in North Kivu (DR Congo), focusing on a clinical algorithm including targeted Xpert MTB/RIF on gastric aspirates

20204 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

After the introduction of an adapted clinical pediatric TB diagnostic algorithm, including Xpert MTB/RIF on gastric aspirates, we observed a significant increase in the number of children - especially under 5 years old - started on TB treatment, mostly on clinical grounds. Increased 'clinician awareness' of pediatric TB likely played an important role.

Research topics

  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
  • Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

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DOI: 10.1186/s13031-020-00281-1

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