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The WHO (World Health Organization) declared tuberculosis (TB) the world’s leading infectious disease killer worldwide. TB in children is believed to be among the top 10 causes of under 5 year-olds deaths, and contributes to more than 240.000 fatalities annually . The main obstacle remains the correct and timely identification of the disease, especially in resource-constrained settings. New tests are required, that would work with samples that can be easily obtained from children, and work in settings.