Treatment length for children with tuberculosis now reduced

A recent UCL-led international trial that explored tuberculosis (TB) treatment effectiveness in children has led to a change in the World Health Organisation's global guidelines for managing the disease.

The research, published in 'The New England Journal of Medicine, found that the treatment duration for the majority of children with drug-sensitive tuberculosis can be shortened from six to four months, thereby reducing the burden on families and healthcare systems around the world.

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Treatment Length For Children With Tuberculosis Now Reduced: Research