[Problems and specific features of antituberculous work among pediatric population].

The paper defines the problems and priorities in putting antituberculous measures into effect among children. The formation of risk groups, the use of the compulsory diagnostic minimum during their examination for tuberculosis, the increase of the scope and quality of immunoprophylaxis, the phthisiologist's contacts with general medical network are the main thing in work on early detection and prevention of tuberculosis. The sanatorium stage assumes a great significance under the present conditions due to changes in the periods and treatment regimen of patients with tuberculosis.