2021, Volume 14, Issue 2, pp 165 – 169

Tuberculosis in pregnancy

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* Corresponding Author: Lucian Pop, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Alessandrescu-Rusescu National Institute of Mother and Child Health, Bucharest, Romania. Phone: +40741044720 E-mail: popluciangh@icloud.com

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) in pregnancy is not only a matter of the past; it is also a current problem. These days, TB appears through mass migration and tourism in countries where it was believed that this condition is eradicated. Adequate knowledge about the medical history of patients, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis should be part of the armamentarium of each physician involved in clinical practice. TB is mainly found in urban and socially deprived areas. Due to the length of the treatment, there is an increased risk of drug resistance in partially treated patients. Strong knowledge about the history, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of TB should be part of the armamentarium of each physician. Many practitioners are reluctant to request a chest X-ray in pregnancy due to the fear of harming the fetus. Bypassing a diagnosis can have a devastating effect on the mother and fetus, as well as their family and medical staff. This article discusses the matters of diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic infection and active TB in pregnancy.

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PMC ID: 8169139
PubMed ID: 34104238
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0001

Article Publishing Date (print): Mar-Apr 2021
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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