The Spectrum of Childhood Tuberculosis in an African Setting: A Hospital-Based Experience in Bamenda, Cameroon.

Objective: Difficulty in confirming childhood tuberculosis leads to late diagnosis and subsequently poor outcomes. This study aimsto determinethe epidemiology, clinical features, diagnostic modalities, and outcomes of childhood tuberculosis at the Bamenda Regional Hospital.

Materials And Methods: This was a retrospective study involving childrenaged between0-15 years with confirmed tuberculosis fromJanuary 1, 2012, to December 31, 2021.