Disseminated tuberculosis in an infant – Case report
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https://doi.org/10.25753/BirthGrowthMJ.v32.i2.23772Keywords:
infant, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Pediatrics, tuberculosisAbstract
Infants are a particularly vulnerable group for the development of severe and/or extrapulmonary forms of tuberculosis. The difficulty in establishing a definitive and timely diagnosis contributes to the high morbimortality in this age group. Investigation often relies on a high index of suspicion. Herein is reported a case of disseminated tuberculosis in an infant that highlights its clinical complexity and diagnostic challenge.
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