Disseminated tuberculosis and tuberculous meningitis in Australian-born children; Case reports and review of current epidemiology and management

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Disseminated tuberculosis and tuberculous meningitis in Australian-born children; Case reports and review of current epidemiology and management

We present two cases of tuberculous meningitis in Australian-born children. We review the current literature surrounding management of paediatric tuberculosis and disseminated disease, emphasising the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention. We discuss the epidemiology of tuberculosis in the...

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Main Authors:	Smith, B., Hazelton, B., Heywood, A., Snelling, Thomas, Peacock, K., Macartney, K.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. 2013
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/55328

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