This case report highlights challenges diagnosing tuberculosis in malnourished children, suggesting implications for clinical practice.
Clinicians must maintain a low threshold for diagnosing tuberculosis in young children, especially those under 1 year old with malnutrition, as tuberculosis can present subtly in this age group. Performing GeneXpert® when suspected is warranted. Parental education and challenging social circumstances hinder children from getting better. The cases identify the challenges faced by clinicians.
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