Incidence of tuberculosis and the influence of surveillance strategy on tuberculosis case-finding and all-cause mortality: a cluster randomised trial in Indian neonates vaccinated with BCG.

Synne JenumSumithra SelvamNelson JesurajChristian RitzAnneke C HesselingVicky CardenasEsther LauT Mark DohertyHarleen M S GrewalMario Vaz

Published in: BMJ open respiratory research (2018)

We provide reliable estimates of TB incidence in South Indian children <2 years of age. Active surveillance increased the case-finding rates for probable TB and was associated with reduced all-cause mortality.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
risk factors
pulmonary tuberculosis
public health
hiv aids
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
low birth weight
hiv infected