Screening and preventive treatment program reduced tuberculosis incidence 83% among Tibetan children living in northern India

Low-Res_Michael March 25 Zero TB in Kids TB Screening (Credit - Kunchok Dorjee)

Source: Kunchok Dorjee, M.D., Ph.D.

A study shows that significant reduction of tuberculosis (TB) transmission and burden (the total impact of health problems on a population) among schoolchildren in high-burden areas can be achieved using existing TB screening, treatment and follow-up protocols. 

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