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article · Frontiers in Tuberculosis

Acceptability and feasibility of oral swabs for tuberculosis diagnosis in young children: a qualitative study from Uganda and Peru

2026Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

Oral swabs are acceptable and feasible for pediatric TB diagnosis in diverse settings, though concerns about sensitivity persist. Their integration as an add-on test could expand diagnostic access, especially if incorporated into scalable, point-of-care approaches.

Research topics

  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance

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DOI: 10.3389/ftubr.2026.1726647

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