Unique and emerging aspects of pediatric tuberculosis

June 26, 2025

Overview

James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

Mayo Faculty:James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

June 26, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Central Time - Live Webinar

Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) presents distinct challenges compared to adult TB, requiring specialized approaches for diagnosis and treatment. This webinar explores the unique features of TB in children, including differences in disease presentation, progression, and immune response. Participants will enhance their skills in utilizing key diagnostic tools—such as interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs), chest radiography, and microbiologic testing—to improve detection of both active TB and latent TB infection (LTBI). Additionally, the webinar will cover emerging trends in pediatric TB treatment, including shorter-course regimens for drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TB, while addressing ongoing challenges in care. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of pediatric TB and stay informed on the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment.

Target Audience

This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting.

Learning Objectives


Upon Completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Understand the key areas where pediatric TB differs from TB in adults
  • Improve utilization of diagnostic testing for children with suspected TB and LTBI, including the use of IGRAs, chest radiography, and tests for microbiologic confirmation.
  • Assess new options for shorter-course treatment of TB in children, including both drug-susceptible and drug-resistant TB, as well as ongoing limitations. 

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge, or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 IPCE
Event starts: 
06/26/2025 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
06/26/2025 - 1:00pm

Location

Internet Live Activity
Rochester, MN 55901
United States

Broadcast in Central Time

 

Faculty

Course Director
James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

Mayo Clinic Faculty
James Gaensbauer, M.D., MScPH

 

 

 

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA 
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 


ACPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.00 ACPE Knowledge-based contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
UAN Number:  JA0000238-0000-25-022-L01-P


ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

IPCE
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. 

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

 

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC
  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 IPCE

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Broadcast in Central Time

To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.

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