Caretakers' perspectives of paediatric TB and implications for care-seeking behaviours in Southern Mozambique.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important public health concern, especially in poorly resourced settings. TB diagnosis is challenging, particularly for children, who are the most vulnerable to its' impacts. Lack of knowledge and awareness of the disease compromises prompt diagnosis and treatment compliance.

Adherence to Childhood Tuberculosis Treatment in Mozambique.

Background: There is limited literature regarding adherence rates for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) in children. We aimed to describe TB treatment outcomes and adherence as well as to evaluate associated factors to poor adherence in Mozambican children.

Methods: This is a sub-study of a community TB incidence study among children <3 years of age.

Incidence of Tuberculosis Among Young Children in Rural Mozambique.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) contributes significantly to child morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to estimate the minimum community-based incidence rate of TB among children <3 years of age in Southern Mozambique.

Methods: Between October 2011 and October 2012, in the Manhiça District Health and Demographic Surveillance System, we enrolled prospectively all presumptive TB cases younger than 3 years of age through passive and active case finding.

Radiological findings in young children investigated for tuberculosis in Mozambique.

Introduction: Chest radiography remains a critical tool for diagnosing intrathoracic tuberculosis (TB) in young children who are unable to expectorate. We describe the radiological findings in children under 3 years of age investigated for TB in the district of Manhiça, southern Mozambique, an area with a high prevalence of TB and HIV.

Methods: Digital antero-posterior and lateral projections were performed and reviewed by two independent readers, using a standardized template.