Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Congenital and Neonatal Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Study

CONCLUSION: IGRA and Xpert MTB/RIF showed good positive rate in neonatal TB infection/disease. In cases where TB is presumed but etiological evidence is lacking, low-dose CT could be considered. Prompt treatment under careful surveillance is important for preventing mortality and avoiding severe adverse effects.PMID:38011837 | DOI:10.1159/000534786

Source: Neonatology - November 27, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yujiao Zhou Kun Zhu Xiayi Zhang Zheyi Zhu Li Jiang Linlin Xing Binyue Xu TingTing Ai Quanbo Liu Ruiqiu Zhao Ximing Xu Juan Chen Zhenzhen Zhang Source Type: research