Evaluation of Tuberculosis Diagnostics in Children: 1. Proposed Clinical Case Definitions for Classification of Intrathoracic Tuberculosis Disease. Consensus From an Expert Panel

摘要: There is a critical need for improved diagnosis of tuberculosis in children, particularly young children with intrathoracic disease as this represents the most common type and greatest diagnostic challenge. also standardized clinical case definitions evaluation diagnostics prospective research studies that include whom suspected but not confirmed by culture Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A panel representing wide range expertise child experience aimed to develop enable harmonized new technologies pediatric populations. Draft statements were proposed circulated widely feedback. An expert then considered each relating definitions. Formal group consensus rules established was reached statement. The presented article are intended use evaluate assays individual patient or treatment decisions. complementary addresses methodological issues consider