Journal of paediatrics and child health
Management of tuberculosis in children
Abstract
This paper provides specific guidelines on the management of tuberculosis infection and disease, covering general principles, recommended drug regimens and discuss the evidence to support these. It also covers use of corticosteroids, intermittent therapy, directly observed therapy and an approach to the management of a patient with drug-resistant tuberculosis.
Source and rights
Published by Journal of paediatrics and child health, 2000. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2000
- Applies to
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Journal of paediatrics and child health
- PubMed
- 11115026
- Added to Prognia
- 25 July 2026