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The long‐term consequences of pulmonary tuberculosis and respiratory viruses on lung health in young South African children
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Emerging Global Leader
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
The long‐term consequences of pulmonary tuberculosis and respiratory viruses on lung health in young South African children
Principal Institution
Stellenbosch University Tygerberg Campus
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Van Der Zalm, Marieke
Project Contact Information
Email: mariekevdzalm@sun.ac.za
Year(s) Awarded
2020-2025
Country
South Africa
Project Description
Despite increasing awareness of post-tuberculosis respiratory morbidity in adults, there is no data for children yet. An estimated 5 to 10 million children survived tuberculosis between 2000 and 2017 and are at potential risk of lung sequelae (afteraffects). An improved understanding of the impact of tuberculosis and respiratory virus infections on lung health in children could inform strategies to significantly improve the health of young children.
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