Caring for children with drug-resistant tuberculosis: practice-based recommendations.
Am J Respir Crit Care Med
; 186(10): 953-64, 2012 Nov 15.
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| ID: mdl-22983960
ABSTRACT
The management of children with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is challenging, and it is likely that in many places, the roll-out of molecular diagnostic testing will lead to more children being diagnosed. There is a limited evidence base to guide optimal treatment and follow-up in the pediatric population; in existing DR-TB guidelines, the care of children is often relegated to small "special populations" sections. This article seeks to address this gap by providing clinicians with practical advice and guidance. This is achieved through review of the available literature on pediatric DR-TB, including research studies and international guidelines, combined with consensus opinion from a team of experts who have extensive experience in the care of children with DR-TB in a wide variety of contexts and with varying resources. The review covers treatment initiation, regimen design and treatment duration, management of comorbid conditions, treatment monitoring, adverse events, adherence promotion, and infection control, all within a multidisciplinary environment.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis Resistente a Múltiples Medicamentos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Límite:
Child
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Respir Crit Care Med
Asunto de la revista:
TERAPIA INTENSIVA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Sudáfrica