Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of disease and death in young children from TB-endemic countries, especially in areas affected by poverty, social disruption, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection.… Click to show full abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of disease and death in young children from TB-endemic countries, especially in areas affected by poverty, social disruption, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. This article reviews the disease burden and the natural history of disease in children with TB. It also provides guidance regarding the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TB in children.
Keywords:
epidemiology;
diagnosis;
disease;
pediatric tuberculosis;
tuberculosis epidemiology
Journal Title: Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine
Year Published: 2025
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Journal Title: Cold Spring Harbor perspectives in medicine
Year Published: 2025
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