Methods We conducted a scoping review to assess the impact of decentralized, integrated
and family-centred care on child and adolescent tuberculosis-related outcomes, describe …

Background In many countries with a high burden of tuberculosis, most patients receive
treatment in the private sector. We evaluated a multifaceted case-detection strategy in …

In this review, we discuss considerations and successful models for providing decentralized
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention services for children and adolescents. Key approaches …

The clinical validity of drug susceptibility testing (DST) for pyrazinamide, ethambutol, and
second-line antituberculosis drugs is uncertain. In an individual patient data meta-analysis …

Objective To describe the types and treatment outcomes of the extra-pulmonary tuberculosis
(EPTB) cases in a tertiary care hospital in a high burden tuberculosis country. Method A …

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of mortality globally, with almost 4000 daily
deaths. The treatment coverage and success rate are ongoing challenges for low-and …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the rate of long-term poliovirus excretors in people known to have
B-cell immune deficiency disorders. METHODS: An active search for chronic excretors was …

Background Shorter regimens for tuberculosis prevention can improve completion rates and
protection against developing active tuberculosis disease after tuberculosis exposure. We …

Purpose Non-adherence to tuberculosis therapy can lead to drug resistance, prolonged
infectiousness, and death; therefore, understanding what causes treatment default is …

Background Observational studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of a
fluoroquinolone-based regimen to treat individuals presumed to be infected with drug …