Can children be screened for tuberculosis?

Whether a child can be screened for tuberculosis depends on a case-by-case basis. If the child has not been exposed to someone with tuberculosis or is infectious, tuberculosis screening is not required; However, if the child has a history of exposure or is infected, prompt tuberculosis screening is recommended.

1. Not required: Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is mainly transmitted through the respiratory tract. If a child has not been exposed to someone with tuberculosis or is infectious, tuberculosis screening is generally not necessary. Because the child does not have TB bacilli in his or her body, he or she will not have signs and symptoms.

2. Need: If the child has a history of exposure or is in the infection period, it may cause the lungs to be invaded by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can cause a series of uncomfortable symptoms, such as low-grade fever, cough, etc.In this case, it is recommended that parents take their children to the hospital in time and undergo tuberculosis screening under the guidance of a doctor to determine whether there is tuberculosis.

In daily life, parents should pay attention to the protection of their children and avoid letting them come into contact with the secretions of tuberculosis patients and used items. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to maintaining indoor air circulation and opening windows regularly for ventilation. In terms of diet, it is recommended that parents pay attention to maintaining a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating food, and eat foods rich in protein, vitamins and other nutrients, such as eggs, tomatoes, etc., which can help supplement the nutrients needed by the body, thereby enhancing resistance and helping to alleviate the condition. If a child is diagnosed with tuberculosis, he or she can be treated with medications such as rifampicin capsules and isoniazid tablets under the guidance of a doctor.