His Grandfather Who Is in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | Pediatric Infectious | SMLE Q#18102
SMLE Question #18102
Pediatrics
Pediatric Infectious
Objective: OBJ-113
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy has 3 weeks of fever, night sweats, decreased appetite, and weight loss. He lives with his grandfather who is being treated for smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis. He is thin and has no respiratory distress or meningism. Tuberculin skin test shows 15 mm induration at 48 hours. Chest radiograph shows right upper lobe consolidation. A respiratory sample is sent for mycobacterial testing and drug susceptibility. What is the most appropriate treatment regimen?
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