Frequency of abnormal findings on chest radiograph after positive PPD in children and adolescents in an urban setting in the United States

Chest radiographs (CXR) for tuberculosis (TB) screening in children are valuable in high-burden settings. However, less certain in low prevalence contexts. In the United States, positive PPD is sufficient to treat for “latent” TB, or TB infection in asymptomatic patients.

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Source: Clinical Imaging - November 10, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Monica Miranda-Schaeubinger, Hermon Miliard Derbew, Alexandra Ramirez, Maretta Smith, Mohammad Jalloul, Savvas Andronikou, Hansel J. Otero Tags: Pediatric Radiology Source Type: research