Reemergence of Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever, 2007–2008
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age. In particular, suspected childhood TB patients without an identifiable TB contact and with normal immune status were subjected to further investigations. Multidisciplinary management, including enhanced laboratory diagnosis of atypical bony lesions in infants and children, is recommended for any suspected TB infection. Once BCGrelated infection is confirmed, medical treatment has to be consistent.
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