Pediatric Tuberculosis: Global Overview and ChallengesSoumya

Swaminathan, Soumya and Rekha, Banu (2010) Pediatric Tuberculosis: Global Overview and ChallengesSoumya. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 50 (S3). S184-S194. ISSN Print: 1058-4838 | Electronic: 1537-6591

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Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is among the top 10 causes of death among children worldwide; however, children with TB are given low priority in most national health programs and are neglected in this epidemic. Recent technological advancements in diagnosis of TB in adults have not been validated in children. Similarly, trials of new drugs and development of pediatric formulations of standard first- and second-line drugs are lagging behind. Among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-coinfected children, the optimal timing for highly active antiretroviral therapy initiation and drug combinations that have minimal interactions with anti-TB drugs need further study. Although bacille Calmette-Guérin vaccine, the only vaccine available for TB, protects against disseminated and severe forms of the disease in young children, its safety in the HIV-infected population has been questioned. Multicentric trials are urgently required to help develop improved diagnostic strategies and formulate shorter, more effective, safe, and evidence-based regimens for treatment and prevention of drugsusceptible and drug-resistant TB.

Affiliation:	ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis
Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pediatrics, tuberculosis, child, diagnosis, HIV infections, prevention
Subjects:	Tuberculosis > Clinical Research
Divisions:	Clinical Research
Depositing User:	Dr. Rathinasabapati R
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2022 11:25
Last Modified:	25 Mar 2022 11:25
URI:	http://eprints.nirt.res.in/id/eprint/1044

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