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International Journal of Tropical Medicine

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A Study on Prevalence and Treatment Outcome of Tuberculosis Among Paediatric Population in Eluru District

Gudi Jhansi Pravallika, Kota Sri Prabhatha, B. Neeharika, S. Vidyasagar, P.T.M. Ashfaqh and M. Venu
Page: 50-54 | Received 28 Feb 2024, Published online: 14 Apr 2024

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Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of paediatric TB has been a challenge since long. Difficulty in sample acquisition and paucibacillary specimen might challenge the diagnosis of paediatric TB. Tuberculosis treatment among children has problems with compliance. Knowledge about treatment outcome in children is essential for successful functioning of NTEP. So, we have done a study to know the prevalence, diagnostic samples used and treatment outcomes in paediatric population in our district. Globally there appears to be less research on paediatric TB burden and outcomes. In the current study prevalence, different diagnostic modalities used, drug resistance, HIV‐TB coinfection and treatment outcome among children are studied among children in our district. It is a descriptive cross‐sectional study of 3 year records done among all registered cases of tuberculosis aged = 18 years, between January 2020‐December 2022 in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. Data about 918 paediatric TB cases was collected from TB registers and analyzed. Prevalence of TB among paediatric population is found to be 0.74 per 1000 population. 12% cases were micro biologically confirmed and the rest were clinically diagnosed. 2.61% were HIV seropositive paediatric TB cases. 10 cases out of 918 were drug resistant. Poor treatment outcomes were among male children, smear positive TB cases and HIV‐ seropositive paediatric TB cases. All the diagnosed paediatric TB cases needs regular follow up and treatment under supervision to prevent recurrence, dissemination, prevent resistance and decrea

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Gudi Jhansi Pravallika, Kota Sri Prabhatha, B. Neeharika, S. Vidyasagar, P.T.M. Ashfaqh and M. Venu. A Study on Prevalence and Treatment Outcome of Tuberculosis Among Paediatric Population in Eluru District.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2024.2.50.54
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