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Chest X-rays (CXRs) are a crucial tool in the diagnosis and management of childhood TB.
Combining CXR interpretation with good clinical evaluation and results from TB bacteriological tests helps to put the diagnostic puzzle together and decide whether to treat a child for TB or not, and which regimen duration to choose.
Objective
This factsheet provides practical up-to-date information on the use of CXRs in diagnosing and managing children (< 10 years old) with presumed TB, with a focus on disease severity stratification.
Target Audience
Clinicians (doctors, paediatricians, nurses) working with children, programme managers, implementing partners and partners providing technical assistance, especially in high-burden TB countries.