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Children under 15 accounted for 4.3 per cent of new and relapsed cases of tuberculosis in the WHO’s European region in 2023, 10 per cent more than in the previous 12 months, a report said on Monday.

In 2023, the EU/EEA reported 1,689 tuberculosis (TB) cases in children under 15, marking a slight increase in notification rates from 2.0 to 2.5 per 100,000 population compared to 2022.

Given that young children have an increased risk of developing tuberculosis disease during the first year after infection, childhood TB serves as a marker for ongoing transmission within a community.

(Image: Canva) The number of tuberculosis (TB) infections among children in Europe and Central Asia surged by 10 percent in 2023, highlighting the persistent spread of the disease and the urgent ...

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shows that children under 15 years of age accounted for 4.3% of those with new and relapsed tuberculosis (TB) in the WHO European Region, representing a worrying 10% surge in paediatric TB for ...

This information is taken from the Nationwide Children’s Organisation. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor to discuss any symptoms.

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