Abstract
to determine the presence of tuberculosis infection or disease in children exposed to MDR-TB adult patients. Tuberculine test using PPD RT-23 was used to determine TB infection. Symptom-based screening and the presence of lymphnode enlargement on physical examination were used to determine active TB. Results: Eleven children, average aged 9.43 years, lived with 8 documented MDR-TB adult patients. Two children did not come for tuberculin test results measurement. Induration was 7mm in a 3-month old baby. The results in 8 children (88.9%) were positive with average induration diameter 11.63mm. The screening showed no active TB detected in all children. Conclusion: The study showed high infection rate of tuberculosis in children lived with MDR-TB adults patients. Follow up is needed in detecting active disease.
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