Management of Infants and Children who are Contacts of Contagious Tuberculous Patients
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2013, Vol 13, Issue 4
Abstract
Contact investigation and management form the key for tuberculosis (TB) control in countries with a low tuberculosis incidence. Oman, with a low TB incidence, has implemented contact investigation and management as one important strategy to control TB. However there is a lack of clear guidelines for the investigation and treatment of contacts, especially with regard to children who are contacts of TB cases. Te failure to manage children in contact with infectious TB cases indicates a missed opportunity to prevent TB disease in a population which is prone to progress rapidly to severe and complicated illness. Tis article attempts to provide a concise and practical approach for managing infants and children who are in contact with TB patients. Essential steps in a variety of possible scenarios are briefly discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
George Paul| Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Amal S. Al-Maani| Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Padmamohan J. Kurup| Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman
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