Tuberculosis in New Zealand, 1992-2001: a resurgence
Open Access
- 1 November 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Vol. 90 (11) , 1157-1161
- https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.2004.066415
Abstract
Objective: To describe the recent epidemiology and clinical features of paediatric tuberculosis (TB) in New Zealand (NZ). Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of clinical, laboratory, and radiology records of children Results: A total of 274 patients Conclusions: A resurgence of TB occurred among children in NZ between 1992 and 2001 predominantly involving non-European and immigrant groups. Despite established contact tracing and immigrant screening programmes, many cases were part of outbreaks, remained unidentified until symptoms arose, or had no known TB contact. These findings point to an unrecognised burden of adult disease, ongoing community transmission, and missed opportunities for prevention. Further study is required to confirm these hypotheses.Keywords
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