Publications by authors named "Emma Kiconco"
Background: Households of children with tuberculosis (TB) experience financial and social hardships, but TB-specific social protection initiatives primarily focus on adults.
Methods: We conducted a single-arm, pilot study of multi-component supportive benefits for children with pulmonary TB in Kampala, Uganda. At diagnosis, participants received in-kind coverage of direct medical costs, a cash transfer, and patient navigation.
The Role of C-Reactive Protein as a Triage Tool for Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Children.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc
July 2022
Background: C-reactive protein (CRP) has shown promise as a triage tool for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in adults living with the human immunodeficiency virus. We performed the first assessment of CRP for TB triage in children.
Methods: Symptomatic children less than 15 years old were prospectively enrolled in Kampala, Uganda.
Background: Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra (Xpert Ultra) has improved the sensitivity to detect pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in adults. However, there have been limited prospective evaluations of its diagnostic accuracy in children.
Methods: We enrolled children undergoing assessment for pulmonary TB in Kampala, Uganda, over a 12-month period.