What Is New in the Management of Childhood Tuberculosis in 2020?

The Government of India has developed a National Strategic Plan for tuberculosis (TB) elimination by 2025, five years ahead of the global target set by the World Health Organization (WHO). For achieving these targets there has been a paradigm shift in the diagnostic and treatment strategies of TB at all ages. This update summarizes the specific changes in pediatric TB management in light of the guidelines developed by National Tuberculosis Elimination Program and Indian of Academy of Pediatrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]