Paediatric tuberculosis in a Pacific Islands community in New Zealand.

Objectives: To describe the demographic, clinical and management aspects of an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) within a paediatric Pacific Island community in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2002-2003.

Methods: The index and source case are described along with details of the extensive contact tracing that was undertaken in this community.

Results: A total of 24 children were diagnosed with TB over an 11-month period.