Congenital Tuberculosis after in-vitro Fertilization in a Woman Previously Undiagnosed with Tuberculosis Salpingitis

Congenital tuberculosis (TB) is rarely seen with only several hundred cases reported in the literature.1,2 Because genitourinary TB causes infertility, rates of congenital TB have been low. However, the increased availability of assisted reproductive technology allows emergence of congenital TB if mothers are not properly evaluated and treated before implantation of the embryos.2

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - May 23, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Nagehan Emiralioglu, Deniz Dogru, Berna Oguz, Ebru Yalcin, Ugur Ozcelik, Bahadir Konuskan, Ali B ülent Cengiz, Nural Kiper Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research