12 Mar 2025 • Chest X-ray (CXR) patterns could help pediatricians identify drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) earlier, potentially expediting treatment.

Among 62 microbiologically confirmed drug-resistant tuberculosis cases, these patterns emerged as strong indicators, with cavity lesions (OR = 2.62) and consolidation (OR = 2.29) being the most predictive.

The study underscores the importance of recognizing these radiographic markers in presumptive or probable cases, allowing clinicians to initiate treatment while awaiting microbiological confirmation.

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