What is it about?
It is about identifying contacts of known tuberculosis cases in the community and providing preventive treatment for children under five years who do not have tuberculosis. it prevents tuberculosis.
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Why is it important?
Prevents occurrence of tuberculosis among children in contact with know tuberculosis patients
Perspectives
This is feasible activity with in rural communities and can achieve high adherence rate. Prevent tuberculosis in children
Dr Daniel Gemechu Datiko
Management Sciences for Health
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This page is a summary of: A community-based isoniazid preventive therapy for the prevention of childhood tuberculosis in Ethiopia, The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, September 2017, International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease,
DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.16.0471.
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