Optimizing the Diagnosis AND Prevention OF Tuberculosis in Children

The peak of tuberculosis infection activity in the world occurred at the end of the 20th century. Tuberculosis is recognized by WHO as a global problem causing enormous economic and biological damage. If 20' years ago there was a decrease in morbidity and mortality from tuberculosis in the world, now 1/3 j' of the population is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis The epidemiological situation of tuberculosis in different regions of the world is constantly changing as a result of the complex relationship between population movements, the number and distribution of tuberculosis patients , the socio-economic and cultural level of the population, the availability of medical care, and the prevalence of HIV infection.