Tuberculosis is a global health problem and the main cause of death in the whole world. Young individuals are significantly affected in the low- and medium income countries. The children are more often infected by close contact with familiar adults at home, and lung tuberculosis with cavities plays a major role in environmental contamination. Their primary infection may evolve to primary tuberculosis without specific manifestations. The diagnostic challenges may be solved by higher clinical suspicion index associated with complementary investigation tools including tuberculin skin test and chest X-rays. These comments aim to enhance the awareness of lung tuberculosis at younger ages.
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