Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley

Micro Organisms

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Notes

Refer to BNFc for treatment and monitoring guidance

https://bnfc.nice.org.uk/treatment-summary/tuberculosis.html

Send sputum (x3) or gastric lavage for culture and sensitivity if positive before starting treatment.

Refer to Respiratory Team or Paediatric Infectious Disease Consultant

Useful information on the treatment and monitoring of children with TB including dosing with fixed-dose combination products can be found in the British Association for Paediatric TB guidelines: BAPT Publications