Diagnosis of Pediatric Tuberculosis

Key Points

  • Pediatric TB diagnosis is challenging due to paucibacillary nature and non-specific symptoms
  • Systematic approach combining multiple diagnostic tools is essential
  • High index of suspicion needed in endemic areas
  • Contact history with TB patient is crucial diagnostic clue

Introduction

Pediatric tuberculosis presents unique diagnostic challenges due to:

  • Paucibacillary nature of disease
  • Difficulty in obtaining adequate specimens
  • Non-specific clinical presentation
  • Limited validation of diagnostic tests in children




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