Risk factors for the development of tuberculosis among the pediatric population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

N Siddalingaiah, K Chawla, SB Nagaraja… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Pediatric tuberculosis is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in children due to high
transmission, poor diagnostic tools, and various respiratory diseases mimicking TB …

Number needed to screen for tuberculosis disease among children: a systematic review

KO Robsky, LH Chaisson, F Naufal… - …, 2023 - publications.aap.org
Video Abstract Context Improving detection of pediatric tuberculosis (TB) is critical to
reducing morbidity and mortality among children. Objective We conducted a systematic …

Pediatric tuberculosis outcomes and factors associated with unfavorable treatment outcomes in Botswana, 2008–2019: a retrospective analysis

K Siamisang, G Rankgoane-Pono, TM Madisa… - BMC Public Health, 2022 - Springer
Introduction Globally, the amount of research on the outcomes of pediatric tuberculosis (TB)
is disproportionately less than that of adult TB. The diagnosis of paediatric TB is also …

Comparative analysis of pediatric pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis: A single-center retrospective cohort study in Syria

H Hamdar, AA Nahle, J Ataya, A Jawad, H Salame… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health challenge, contributing significantly
to morbidity and mortality worldwide. This research aims to investigate the epidemiology …

Prevalence, associated risk factors and rifampicin resistance pattern of pulmonary tuberculosis among children at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest, Ethiopia

M Liyew Ayalew, W Birhan Yigzaw… - Infection and Drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Tuberculosis presents a heightened threat to community health throughout the
world but disproportionately afflicts low-income nations. In Ethiopia, TB is a significant health …

Genetic diversity and drug sensitivity profile of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among children in Ethiopia

H Mollalign, M Getahun, G Diriba, A Alemu, D Chala… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Background Worldwide, tuberculosis (TB) affects about one million children every year. The
burden of the disease is higher in developing countries. However, there is limited …

Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and treatment outcomes of childhood tuberculosis in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BM Ukoaka, FM Daniel, PM Wagwula… - BMC Infectious …, 2024 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a leading cause of
infection-related deaths worldwide. Children with underdeveloped immune systems are …

Nanotechnological innovations in paediatric tuberculosis management: current trends and future prospects

TO Ajayi, MS Poka, BA Witika - Frontiers in Drug Delivery, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Paediatric Tuberculosis (TB) continues to be a major global cause of morbidity and mortality.
Children are more prone to contracting TB, which can spread quickly to extrapulmonary …

Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection among children under fifteen years of age: A population-based study in Indonesia

MA Nurjana, AD Laksono, IK Wartana… - Asian Pacific Journal …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To assess the prevalence of Mycobacterium (M.) tuberculosis infection and its
associated risks in children under fifteen years of age. Methods: Based on secondary data …

Pengetahuan dan sikap orang tua terkait tuberkulosis anak di RSUD Bhakti Dharma Husada Kota Surabaya

SSK Astuti, W Rakhmawati… - Malahayati …, 2023 - ejurnalmalahayati.ac.id
Children have higher potential for contracting tuberculosis due to their immature
immunology. Knowledge and attitudes of parents towards childhood tuberculosis are …