Smear-positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#11911
SMLE Question #11911
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
An asymptomatic 10-year-old girl is evaluated after 3 weeks of household exposure to a caregiver with smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis. She has no cough, fever, weight loss, or night sweats, and examination is normal. Chest X-ray shows no infiltrates, cavitation, or hilar lymphadenopathy. What is the most appropriate management?
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