How is extrapulmonary tuberculosis transmitted from adults to children, and what are the associated risk factors?
Abstract
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in children primarily results from transmission from infected adults within household settings, facilitated by close contact and poor living conditions. Key preventive strategies focus on contact investigation and targeted preventive therapy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026