4
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Tuberculosis and HIV
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis and Diabetes
Tuberculosis and Mental Health
Tuberculosis Treatment in Children
Tuberculosis in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Summary
Special Situations
Main Menu
MODULE 0 - Introduction
MODULE 1 - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 2 - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 3 - Treatment of Patients with Tuberculosis
MODULE 4 - Special Situations
MODULE 5 - Adherence to Treatment
MODULE 6 - Patient-Physician Communication
MODULE 7 - Tuberculosis Infection Control
4.7
Tuberculosis Treatment in Children
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Since children usually develop TB disease as an immediate consequence of primary infection, they typically have fewer mycobacteria than adults.
Children are more likely than adults to develop extrapulmonary forms of TB, particularly disseminated disease and TB meningitis.
