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Global resources in the fight against tuberculosis

Tuberculosis continues to be a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Diagnosis and treatment of paediatric patients presents a challenge that can only be improved by the joint efforts of the international community, working together in cooperat...

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Autor principal: Kasznia-Brown, Joanna
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10169137/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37160457
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00247-023-05663-0
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Sumario:Tuberculosis continues to be a significant cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Diagnosis and treatment of paediatric patients presents a challenge that can only be improved by the joint efforts of the international community, working together in cooperation and partnership. This article reviews global resources available to doctors and healthcare professionals in the fight against TB, including international programmes, policies and healthcare pathways. Special attention is paid to the role of international paediatric radiology in improving diagnostics, including available educational resources and support on a global, regional, national and individual level.