Lungs Are Only Half the Story: Programmatic Shifts to Prioritize Pediatric Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Detection in High-Burden Settings

Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society 2026 Open access

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Authors: Meredith B Brooks, Giordano Sosa Soto, Jeffrey I. Campbell, Farhana Amanullah, Tapash Roy, Amyn Abdul Malik
DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piag032
Cited by: 1
References: 10

Abstract

Lay Summary Pediatric extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) remains under-recognized due to biological, diagnostic, and systemic barriers. This Perspective outlines pragmatic, multilevel strategies—spanning frontline clinics to national systems—to strengthen diagnosis, reporting, and visibility of pediatric EPTB across diverse health settings.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Volume
15
Issue
5
Publication date
15 April 2026
Language
EN