Tuberculosis-associated respiratory impairment and disability in children and adolescents: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While the immediate effects of pulmonary tuberculosis are well-documented, respiratory impacts persisting beyond treatment, particularly in children and adolescents, are less understood. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the current evidence on tuberculosis-associated respiratory impairment and disability in children and adolescents following tuberculosis treatment.

Methods

We searched MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, Global Index Medicus, and preprints from January 1, 2004, to December 5, 2024, to identify studies enrolling children (0-9 years old) or adolescents (10-19 years old) who completed treatment for microbiologically confirmed or clinically diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis. Eligible studies measured at least one tuberculosis-associated respiratory impair

SUBMITTER: Romanowski K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872603 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature