Epidemiological characteristics and trends of paediatric tuberculosis cases in Spain, 2012–2023

Key Points

• To analyze the trends and incidence rates of paediatric tuberculosis cases in Spain from 2012 to 2023.
• Analyzed epidemiological data on tuberculosis cases in children in Spain.
• Examined trends and patterns over the specified time frame.
• Identified age groups with varying incidence rates.
• Observed a decreasing trend in paediatric tuberculosis cases since 2012.
• Noted a slight rebound in cases starting in 2021.
• Found the highest incidence rates among children aged 1-4 years.
• Identified the highest percentage of severe TB in children under 1 year.