GuidelinesIMCI
Tuberculosis / TB - Follow-Up
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Confirmed or Probable TB (On Treatment)
Confirmed or Probable TB (On Treatment)
- Follow-up monthly
- Ensure that the child is receiving regular treatment, ideally as Directly Observed Treatment, 7 days a week.Remember to switch to the continuation phase after two months treatment
- Ask about symptoms and check weight
- If symptoms are not improving or if the child is not growing well, refer
- Counsel regarding the need for adherence, and for completing six months treatment
- Counsel and recommend HIV testing if the child’s HIV status is not known
TB Exposure (On Treatment)
- Follow-up monthly
- Ask about symptoms and check weight
- If symptoms develop, or if child is not growing well, refer
- Counsel regarding the need for adherence, and for completing six months treatment
- Ensure that the child is receiving medication, and provide treatment for one month where necessary
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Give Follow-up Care; TB
Last checked for updates: June 2023