Childhood Tuberculosis: Current Scenario in India

  • Dr D Sharad Gedam L N Medical College, Bhopal, India & member of Editorial board.
  • Dr Umesh Patel L N Medical College, Bhopal, India & member of Editorial board.
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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Childhood Tuberculosis: Current Scenario in India
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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