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Desk Guide for Diagnosis and Management of TB in Children

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Desk Guide for Diagnosis and Management of TB in Children

This guide aims to improve case detection, management, and outcomes of children with TB.

Author:

International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), The Union, IUATLD (previous acronym)

Audiences:

Health Professionals

Topic:

Case Management, Children, Diagnosis

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