South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
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S. Afr. Med. J.
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Comparative Study
Clinical features and outcome in children admitted to a TB hospital in the Western Cape--the influence of HIV infection and drug resistance.
The Western Cape has a high incidence of tuberculosis (TB) and a rising prevalence of HIV infection. Children form 15-20% of this TB burden. ⋯ HIV infection is common in children with TB and malnutrition, and mortality in this group is high. Repeat Mantoux tests may show an increased number of positive results.