Do we need to revise the dose of isoniazid for the treatment of tuberculosis in children?

European Respiratory Journal 2026

View at publisher
Authors: Jan-Willem C. Alffenaar, Shashikant Srivastava, Rosella Centis, Giovanni Battista Migliori
DOI: 10.1183/13993003.02263-2025
Cited by: 2
References: 18

Abstract

Extract Annually, around 1.25 million children (aged 0–14 years) are affected by tuberculosis (TB) [1]. A concern is that the case notification rate of 55% is much lower in this age group, and even worse in those aged

Fields of Study & Subjects

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Publication details

Journal / source
European Respiratory Journal
Publisher
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Volume
67
Issue
3
Pages
2502263–2502263
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN