TB Research

Newer perspectives - Diagnosis and management of pediatric tuberculosis

Ira Shah, Zahabiya Nalwalla

Wadia Journal of Women and Child Health · 2023-10

Abstract

Pediatric tuberculosis is a proxy indicator for the tuberculosis (TB) burden in the community. Although there has been a decline in the incidence, it is inadequate to meet the global goals for complete eradication of the disease. Childhood TB remains a challenge for clinicians and program managers. Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric tuberculosis are discussed in this review.

MeSH terms

  • Tuberculosis
  • Medicine
  • Proxy (statistics)
  • Incidence (geometry)
  • Disease
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Environmental health