What are the Common Forms of Extrapulmonary TB in Children?
The most common forms of EPTB in children include:
- Tuberculous Lymphadenitis: Involvement of the lymph nodes, particularly in the neck area. - Miliary TB: Disseminated form that spreads through the bloodstream, affecting multiple organs. - Tuberculous Meningitis: Infection of the meninges, the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. - Skeletal TB: Involvement of bones and joints, commonly the spine (Pott's disease). - Abdominal TB: Involvement of the gastrointestinal tract, peritoneum, or abdominal lymph nodes.
