Tuberculosis (tb) in pregnancy – a review

Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infectious pathology especially in low-income countries, which may complicate pregnancy. Although pulmonary TB is more common in pregnancy than extra pulmonary TB (EPTB), EPTB is becoming more common especially in those living with human deficiency virus (HIV) co infection or have other comorbidities. The diagnosis of TB may be delayed in pregnancy due to the masking of its symptoms by those of pregnancy. If diagnosed and treated on time both pulmonary TB and EPTB are associated with excellent maternal and perinatal outcome.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - February 19, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ngozi Orazulike, J.B. Sharma, Sangeeta Sharma, Odidika U.J. Umeora Tags: Review article Source Type: research