Tuberculosis in pregnancy

Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2010 Jun;53(2):311-21. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0b013e3181de8a13.

Abstract

Tuberculosis is known as the great masquerader and the manifestation of the disease can be vague and widespread. Worldwide, TB kills more women each year than any other infection and the greatest burden of disease occurs in those in the reproductive age. Screening strategies in pregnancy provides a unique opportunity to identify and treat at-risk women for tuberculosis. In this review, we identify the current screening, treatment, and breastfeeding strategies for tuberculosis in pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / prevention & control
  • Risk Assessment
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy*
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents