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Managing latent tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis in children

I Carvalho1, D Goletti2, S Manga3

  • 1Pediatric Pulmonologist, Centro Diagnostico Pneumológico de Gaia, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Pulmonology
|March 6, 2018
PubMed

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This review details managing childhood tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). It covers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies for children, emphasizing contact screening and susceptibility.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) significantly impacts child morbidity and mortality globally.
  • Effective management of childhood TB and latent TB infection (LTBI) is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of managing TB and LTBI in children.
  • To guide healthcare professionals in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of epidemiological and scientific studies.
  • Analysis of established practices for LTBI and TB management in pediatric populations.
  • Expert working group consensus on best practices.

Main Results:

  • Detailed strategies for managing LTBI in children, including transmission, infectiousness, and contact screening.
  • Recommendations for prioritizing contacts and treatment of LTBI.
  • Guidance on TB management, considering pediatric susceptibility, epidemiology, classification, diagnosis, and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach to managing childhood TB and LTBI is essential for reducing disease burden.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of LTBI and active TB in children are critical for improved outcomes.
  • Contact tracing and management are vital components of TB control in pediatric populations.

Keywords:
ChildhoodLatent tuberculosis infectionPediatricTuberculosis

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