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Childhood tuberculosis in Bhutan: profile and treatment outcomes

T Dendup1, T Dorji2, M E Edgnton3

  • 1National Tuberculosis Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Thimphu, Bhutan.

Public Health Action
|September 23, 2015
PubMed

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Childhood tuberculosis (TB) is well recognized in Bhutan, with excellent treatment outcomes observed in 93% of cases. This study highlights the effectiveness of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTCP) in managing pediatric TB.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Childhood tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and treatment outcomes of pediatric TB is crucial for effective control programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and characteristics of childhood TB cases registered in Bhutan in 2010.
  • To analyze demographic and clinical factors associated with treatment outcomes in pediatric TB patients.
  • To evaluate the performance of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTCP) in managing childhood TB.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study design.
  • Utilized TB treatment cards and registers from all hospitals and health centers under the NTCP in Bhutan.
  • Included all registered TB cases from 2010.

Main Results:

  • 187 (14%) of 1332 total TB cases were children (<15 years).
  • Nearly half of pediatric TB cases were extra-pulmonary, predominantly lymphadenitis.
  • An overall treatment success rate of 93% was achieved, with no demographic or clinical factors associated with outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood TB is recognized within Bhutan's NTCP.
  • Pediatric TB patients in Bhutan demonstrate excellent treatment outcomes.
  • The NTCP in Bhutan effectively manages childhood tuberculosis.
Abstract

Keywords:
Bhutanchildhoodtreatment outcometuberculosis

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