ptbnet
Paediatric Tuberculosis Network European
Trials Group.
Leading the fight against childhood tuberculosis through innovative research and dedicated advocacy for children and adolescents worldwide
ptbnet
About
Ptbnet is an international network of clinicians, researchers, public health professionals and NGO staff with a special interest in paediatric TB. By conducting multi-centre studies we are advancing knowledge with the aim to improve the care of affected children & adolescents worldwide.
Advocacy
Ptbnet regularly engages with WHO Europe, ECDC and national bodies to inform about recent trends in epidemiology, treatment and diagnostics. We use our platform to publish opinions and letters to inform health care providers and policy makers on important subjects.
Global Reach
Our network spans across continents, bringing together leading experts and institutions dedicated to improving outcomes for children with tuberculosis.
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Join Our Network
Are you a healthcare professional, researcher, or advocate working in pediatric tuberculosis? Join our international network of experts committed to improving outcomes for children worldwide.
Membership is open to all clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, NGO staff and researchers with an interest in paediatric TB, and is free of charge.
Recent Publications
Explore our latest research outputs on paediatric tuberculosis
Clinical presentation, diagnostics, and outcomes of infants with congenital and postnatal tuberculosis: a multicentre cohort study of the Paediatric Tuberculosis Network European Trials Group (ptbnet)
Lancet Reg Health Eur. 2025; 53:101303. PMID: 40291400.
Tuberculosis Disease in Immunocompromised Children and Adolescents: A Pediatric Tuberculosis Network European Trials Group Multicenter Case-control Study
Clin Infect Dis. 2024; 79(1):215-222. PMID: 38568992.
Treatment and Outcome in Children With Tuberculous Meningitis: A Multicenter Pediatric Tuberculosis Network European Trials Group Study
Clin Infect Dis. 2022; 75(3):372-381. PMID: 34849642.
Performance of immune-based and microbiological tests in children with tuberculosis meningitis in Europe: a multicentre Paediatric Tuberculosis Network European Trials Group (ptbnet) study
Thorax. 2023; 78(3):288-296. PMID: 36283826.