Abstract :

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a challenge because severe forms occur most frequently in children under five years and diagnosis is complex. As early diagnosis and treatment appear to prevent complications and reduce mortality, paediatricians should be alert for tuberculosis in infants with an atypical picture suggestive of infection. We report on a 3-and-a-half-month old male infant, living in Sylhet, who presented with a fever and non-productive cough, treated as pneumonia without clinical improvement, and diagnosed later on as primary tuberculosis. This case highlights the rare presentation of tuberculosis in infancy.

Keywords: Primary tuberculosis, Infant.