Q. Can we give prophylactic A.T.T., to asymptomatic, P.E.M Gr. 1, 2,5 year below children, with Mantoux -ve, with poor appetite, and normal other investigations? How do we manage these types of cases?
Post Date : 09 Mar 2025
Expert Opinion:
There is no need to give prophylactic ATT to such children except if there is sputum-positive family contact. This is more of a feeding problem. We have to look at Birth weight, child was LBW or not, feeding history, and serial weight record if available to see when the child faulte red in growth, rule out Urinary infection and then individualize the management - Nutritional rehabilitation.