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To examine clinical characteristics, care pathways, and determinants of post-treatment sequelae in children and adolescents hospitalized for tuberculosis.

July 1, 2026The Brazilian Journal of Infectious DiseasesOpen Access

Hospitalization for tuberculosis in children and adolescents: clinical, epidemiological characteristics and post-treatment sequelae at a referral center in Brazil

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ADAna Lucia Nunes DinizInstituto Nacional de Saúde NSNelbe Nesi SantanaInstituto Nacional de Saúde SGSaint Clair GomesInstituto Nacional de Saúde

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Observational longitudinal study reveals frequent post-treatment sequelae in hospitalized pediatric tuberculosis cases, highlighting the need for long-term multidisciplinary follow-up.

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To examine clinical characteristics, care pathways, and determinants of post-treatment sequelae in children and adolescents hospitalized for tuberculosis.
Conducted an observational, longitudinal medical record review of hospitalized pediatric tuberculosis cases at a referral center in Brazil (N=87).
Identified risk factors linked to post-treatment sequelae using bivariate and multivariable statistical analyses.
Following discharge, 92.0% of patients attended follow-up, achieving an 88.8% cure rate and an 11.2% treatment discontinuation rate.
Among cured patients, 46.5% developed post-treatment sequelae.
Sequelae were significantly associated with age ≥10 years, pulmonary tuberculosis, invasive mechanical ventilation, and longer hospital stays.

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Diniz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6ab0e725dc352ef945788e6f https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjid.2026.105890

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Observational longitudinal study reveals frequent post-treatment sequelae in hospitalized pediatric tuberculosis cases, highlighting the need for long-term multidisciplinary follow-up.

Hospitalization for tuberculosis in children and adolescents: clinical, epidemiological characteristics and post-treatment sequelae at a referral center in Brazil

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Hospitalization for tuberculosis in children and adolescents: clinical, epidemiological characteristics and post-treatment sequelae at a referral center in Brazil

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