Read our new thematic series: Challenges and progress in childhood tuberculosis

Dear Prof CERASALE MORTEO, As the Editor-in-Chief of the open access journal Pneumonia, I am pleased to share with you a selection of articles from our new thematic series, Challenges and progress in childhood tuberculosis. The series provides an overview of the global child tuberculosis burden and examines issues such as diagnosis, advances in treatment, and novel vaccination approaches. The collection aims to address the needs of researchers, clinicians and other individuals who require up-to-date information on this topic. We hope you enjoy this article selection and encourage you to submit your next manuscript to Pneumonia. Featured Articles EDITORIAL Childhood tuberculosis—out of the shadows Ben J. Marais Full text   |  PDF REVIEW Tuberculosis exposure, infection and disease in children: a systematic diagnostic approach Claudia L. Roya-Pabon and Carlos M. Perez-Velez Abstract   |  Full text   |  PDF REVIEW Drug-resistant tuberculosis and advances in the treatment of childhood tuberculosis James A. Seddon and H. Simon Schaaf Abstract   |  Full text   |  PDF View the entire series Submit to the Series The series is still open for submissions, which would undergo the journal's standard peer review process. Manuscripts should be formatted according to our submission guidelines and submitted via the online submission system. In the submission system, please make sure the correct collection title is chosen from the additional information tab. Please also indicate clearly in the covering letter that the manuscript is to be considered for the childhood tuberculosis collection. For further information, please email pneumonia@biomedcentral.com. Reasons to Publish with Us • The only journal dedicated exclusively to pneumonia research • Expert international Editorial Board • Rapid publication after acceptance Publish with us Which unsung hero of science are you? Take part in our quiz. Best wishes, Professor Allan Cripps Editor-in-Chief, Pneumonia Editor profile Professor Allan Cripps, Editor-in-Chief, is recognized internationally for his research in the field of mucosal immunology. Much of this work has been directed towards mucosal immunization against a range of bacterial pathogens, particularly those of the respiratory tract. In 2015 he was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia in recognition of his contributions to mucosal immunization, public health and higher education. He has published extensively in the peer-reviewed literature, presented his research findings at numerous international scientific and medical conferences and has been the recipient of a large number of competitive government and industry research grants. In addition, Professor Cripps has a significant patent portfolio in the fields of diagnostics and vaccine protein antigens. Professor Cripps joined Griffith University in May 2003 where he has been responsible for the establishment of the University’s School of Medicine and Health Faculty. He is currently the Executive Head of the Health Faculty at Griffith University.

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