Challenges in Pediatric Tuberculosis: A Case Study of Severe Disease Associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis and Enterocutaneous Fistula in Ethiopia - Takeaways - MDSpire

Challenges in Pediatric Tuberculosis: A Case Study of Severe Disease Associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis and Enterocutaneous Fistula in Ethiopia

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  • Alemu Bogale

  • Tamirat Toma

  • Dereje Damtew Baramo

  • February 13, 2026

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    Ethiopia has a high tuberculosis burden, with 140 cases per 100,000 people and significant challenges in diagnosing pediatric TB.

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    Extrapulmonary TB manifestations, such as enterocutaneous fistulas, can complicate pediatric cases and are often associated with severe malnutrition.

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    A case study details a 6-year-old girl with widespread TB, severe malnutrition, deep vein thrombosis, and an enterocutaneous fistula.

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    Management included nutritional support, anti-TB treatment, and anticoagulation therapy, highlighting the complexity of treating multifaceted TB cases.

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    The child's condition improved significantly after treatment, demonstrating the potential for recovery despite severe complications.

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Challenges in Pediatric Tuberculosis: A Case Study of Severe Disease Associated with Deep Vein Thrombosis and Enterocutaneous Fistula in Ethiopia

  • by Alemu Bogale, Tamirat Toma, Dereje Damtew Baramo

  • February 13, 2026

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