Children and Adolescents
This subsection of the Clinical Guide explains diagnosis and treatment of LTBI in children. National Society of Tuberculosis Clinicians and National Tuberculosis Coalition of America, 2025: 59-60.
Pediatric TB: An Online Presentation and Resources
This five-part video presentation (64 minutes total) provides information to strengthen the diagnostic and treatment skills of clinicians working with children with LTBI or active TB disease. This course also includes provider fact sheets, instructions for families, monitoring forms, dosing tables, and algorithms. Curry International TB Center, 2025.
Fighting Tuberculous Meningitis Under 5
This poster for healthcare providers identifies the dangers of TB meningitis, the importance of prompt diagnosis and assessment, early signs/symptoms, and other considerations for patients under the age of five. In English or Spanish. Heartland National TB Center, 2023.
Treatment of Drug Susceptible TB in Children and Adolescents
This pocket-size card for clinicians provides information on treatment of drug-susceptible TB disease in children, including new regimens, medication dosages, adverse effects, and treatment and monitoring information. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Global TB Institute, 2023.
Diagnosis and Treatment of LTBI in Children and Adolescents
Based on recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, this pocket-sized card is a brief reference for pediatric primary care providers. Using a stepwise approach, the card provides concise practical information on identifying children at risk for TB, testing, diagnosis, and treatment of LTBI, including monitoring and strategies for achieving successful completion of treatment in children. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Global TB Institute, 2022.
Management of LTBI in Children and Adolescents: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider
For pediatric primary care providers, this guide includes recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics on screening, diagnosis, and treatment of LTBI in children and adolescents. Topics covered include targeted testing, risk assessment, diagnostic tests, LTBI treatment regimens, monitoring, and approaches to increase treatment adherence. Rutgers Global TB Institute, 2022.
TB Screening Tests in Children
This guide provides the healthcare worker with a quick reference tool on available methods for testing children for TB. It includes information on available testing methods, interpreting the test, as well as next steps. Print instructions: Double-sided and landscape with bind/fold on LEFT side. Heartland National TB Center, 2021.
Tips for Treating Latent TB Infection in Children
This two-page fact sheet covers window prophylaxis and full treatment for LTBI. It describes who should be treated, treatment regimens, medication administration tips, and monitoring recommendations. Heartland National TB Center, 2021.
Pediatric TB Radiology for Clinicians
This book for clinicians provides examples of radiographic abnormalities common in pediatric TB, emphasizing pulmonary, lymphatic and meningeal disease. The utility of CT scans and MRIs in pediatric TB are also discussed. Radiographs and case studies are used as illustrations throughout the book. Heartland National TB Center, 2021.
Pediatric TB Risk Assessment Tool
These resources are intended to assist clinicians in assessing risk for TB in children and guide decision making for testing and treatment of TB infection. The information is based on American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations. Rutgers Global TB Institute.
Pediatric TB: A Guide to the Gastric Aspirate (GA) Procedure
This resource helps clinicians to determine when to use and how to conduct the gastric aspirate procedure. It includes a step-by-step guide, brief demonstration video clip, list of tools and supplies, and reading materials for healthcare providers and families. Curry International TB Center, 2003.