New child-friendly TB prophylaxis, a ‘game changer’ for prevention
A new formulation, designed for children by an Indian drug manufacturer, has been approved for use in short-term TB prevention
11 December 2023 - 21:22
Children at high risk of contracting tuberculosis, and in need of preventive therapy, could soon be spared the difficulties associated with taking TB drugs meant for adults — thanks to the development of a more palatable and child-friendly regimen that could be a game changer in TB prevention. ..
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