diagnosed because of failure or relapsed with adhering first line regimens. The results of drug susceptibility in adults index cases can guide the treatment in children, however, most were lacking. The molecular technique currently available is not much more useful over culture.-Control: The best control measures for childhood TB are to treat adults and pregnant women promptly, and perform contact investigation. Treatment of latent tuberculosis is helpful and should be given to all children younger than five who exposed to TB. The usefulness of PPD skin test for diagnosing latent tuberculosis is limited in children in settings that provide routine neonatal BCG vaccination. Quantiferon test is expensive and not sensitive in young children. HIV makes TB worse and vice a versa. Appropriate anti-retroviral therapy is needed to control TB.http://dx.
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