Tuberculosis (TB) in pregnancy poses a substantial risk of morbidity to both the pregnant
woman and the fetus if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. Assessing the risk of …

Please cite this paper as: Mnyani C, McIntyre J. Tuberculosis in pregnancy. BJOG 2011;
118: 226–231. Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important infection in women globally. It is …

Tuberculosis (TB) was declared a public health emergency by WHO in 2005. The disease is
a significant contributor to maternal mortality and is among the three leading causes of death …

Background Worldwide, tuberculosis remains a major health concern, with an estimated 9.6
million people infected in the year 2014, of which one-third were women. Tuberculosis is …

Tuberculosis (TB) has been recognized as an important cause of morbidity and mortality in
pregnancy for nearly a century, but research and efforts to roll out comprehensive TB …

Tuberculosis is most common during a woman's reproductive years and is a major cause of
maternal–child mortality. National guidelines for screening and management vary widely …

Background There is a dearth of data on the clinical features and outcomes of active
tuberculosis (TB) in pregnancy. Studies have shown varied results and the relationship …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a globally important cause of morbidity and mortality with an increasing
incidence in women of reproductive ages. This descriptive study using the UK Obstetric …

Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) disease adversely affects mother and child, and strategies to
control TB in this group are important. The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiology …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy may lead to severe consequences
affecting both mother and child. Prenatal care could be a very good opportunity for TB care …