A study of clinical spectrum of tuberculosis in BCG vaccinated children in age group of 2 months to 12 years

Background: Tuberculosis is a worldwide problem. According to WHO reports, tuberculosis remains a widespread disease in developing countries and even in a number of technically advanced countries resulting in more deaths than all other notifiable diseases. Inspite of the large coverage of BCG, the disease in the BCG immunized population is still a big quantum. Aim and objective: To study the clinical spectrum of tuberculosis in BCG vaccinated children in age group of 2 months to 12 years. Methodology: This prospective study was conducted on Children in the age group from 2 months to 12 years attending the Outpatient Department, admitted in the wards or in the PICU with sysmptoms suggestive of Tuberculous disease. Data was collected with pre tested questionnaire. Data included sociodemographic data, clinical history and clinical examination. Results: The present study shows predominatnt sysmptoms of presentation were Fever 68(65.38%) and cough 61 (58.65%). 38(36.53%) had initial presentation as seizures. One third had weight loss or poor weight gain, Significant lymphadenopathy was observed in 28(26.92%0 cases and 14(13.46%) has wheezing.