Burden of Tuberculosis Infection in Children and Adolescents Living in Same Household with Sputum Positive Adults in Abuja Using Interferon-γ Release Assays
Adaora Adeline Okechukwu, Orji Akwaeke Okechukwu, Ijeoma Ogechi Chiaha & Augustina Nnediuto Okafor · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2026
Background: Children and adolescents living in the same household with adults who have sputum-positive pulmonary tuberculosis are at increased risk of tuberculosis infection. Early identification of this group is important for timely preventive intervention. Aim: To determine the...
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10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i7562