FEATURES OF THE COURSE OF TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Tuberculosis in children and adolescents is an infectious disease that occurs with the formation of specific inflammatory foci (tuberculous granulomas) in various organs. Tuberculosis belongs to the group of socially dangerous diseases, since in recent decades there has been a steady increase in the incidence not only among adults, but also among children and adolescents. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex – MBTC), in which any organs and tissues of the human body (except hair and nails) can be affected as a chronic infectious disease, so far not only has not lost its significance in infectious pathology, but also continues to be one of the most important public health problems on a global scale, causing enormous damage to humanity. Children, adolescents and young people are more likely to become infected with tuberculosis, less often adults and the elderly. Reduce the body's resistance to the action of Mycobacterium tuberculosis chronic diseases, bad habits, adverse social factors (poor working and living conditions, chronic alcoholism, stay in places of detention, etc.). People who come into contact with TB patients are more likely to get sick.