Fine-needle aspiration for diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis in children in Bangui, Central African Republic

• Main Authors: Fanny Minime-Lingoupou (Author), Beyam Narcisse (Author), Gody Jean Chrusostome (Author), Zandanga G (Author), Yango F (Author), Manirakiza Alexandre (Author), Rigouts Leen (Author), Pierre-Audigier Catherine (Author), Gicquel Brigitte (Author), Bobossi Gustave (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in developing countries. One of the main difficulties is obtaining adequate specimens for bacteriological confirmation of the disease in children.</p> <...