Lo que Deben Saber los Padres Sobre la Infección de la Tuberculosis los Niños

Publication Date: 2010

Country of Origin: United States

Format: Information Sheet

Language: Spanish

How to Access this Material:
PDF: http://globaltb.njms.rutgers.edu/downloads/products/pedsbrochure%28spanish%29.pdf

Abstract

This pamphlet provides parents with information about TB infection in children. It explains that TB usually affects the lungs, how it is transmitted, TB testing, and the difference between latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. The pamphlet also discusses treatment for LTBI and why the treatment is necessary, and side effects from the medication. It provides tips to help parents remember to give the child the medicine, what the parent should do if he/she forgets to give the medicine, and lists important points to remember. The pamphlet also includes a place to record the doctor or nurse’s name, appointments, and questions for the doctor or nurse.

Publisher:

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey,New Jersey Medical School,Global Tuberculosis Institute

Audience(s):

Hispanic or Latino persons, Parents/Families

Topic:

General TB Information, Parents, TB

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