Treatment of tuberculosis in children.

Overview

The World Health Organization (WHO) first published guidance for national tuberculosis control programmes on managing tuberculosis in children (hereafter called “the Guidance”) in 2006. The Guidance follows the principles of a public health approach aimed at optimizing outcomes, including the quality of life and survival, of children with tuberculosis; it also serves as a reference tool for countries to adopt and adapt according to their national circumstances.

The aim of this revised guideline is to establish standards for high-quality treatment of tuberculosis in children by providing evidence-based recommendations while considering the risks and benefits, acceptability, feasibility, cost and financial implications.