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TB in developing countries: diagnosis and treatment.

Varinder Singh1

  • 1Lady Hardinge Medical College and Assoc Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, Bangla Sahib Marg, New Delhi 110001, India. singh1625@bol.net.in

Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
|June 27, 2006
PubMed
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Diagnosing childhood tuberculosis is challenging due to low sensitivity of traditional tests. This review discusses diagnostic methods and intermittent supervised treatment concerns for pediatric tuberculosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Childhood tuberculosis (TB) presents significant public health and clinical challenges.
  • Current gold standard diagnostic methods, like mycobacterial detection and isolation, often exhibit poor sensitivity in children.
  • Diagnosis frequently relies on indirect indicators such as tuberculin skin test (PPD) positivity, radiological findings, and contact history.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss the utility of various diagnostic tests for childhood tuberculosis.
  • To address the limitations of serological and PCR-based methods at the peripheral healthcare level.
  • To examine the World Health Organization's (WHO) intermittent supervised treatment strategy for pediatric TB and associated pediatrician concerns.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review and discussion of diagnostic modalities for pediatric tuberculosis.
  • Analysis of indirect diagnostic methods including PPD, radiography, and contact tracing.
  • Evaluation of molecular diagnostic tools like PCR and serological assays.
  • Discussion of treatment strategies, specifically intermittent supervised therapy, and clinical experiences.

Main Results:

  • Mycobacterial detection and isolation show poor sensitivity in pediatric TB cases.
  • Indirect diagnostic methods are commonly employed but have limitations.
  • Serology and PCR have not consistently aided clinicians at the peripheral level.
  • The review critically examines the role of different diagnostic tests in the context of childhood TB.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and sensitive diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis remains a significant challenge.
  • A combination of diagnostic approaches, alongside clinical expertise, is often necessary.
  • Further research and development of reliable diagnostic tools for peripheral settings are crucial.
  • Pediatrician concerns regarding intermittent supervised treatment for childhood TB warrant careful consideration and shared experience.