The following features are indicative of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth:
malaise
fatigue
hepatosplenomegaly
persistent fever
low weight gain
loss of appetite
night sweats
respiratory distress
unusual tiredness
poor feeding
It is possible that Tuberculosis complicating childbirth shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth
The following are the most common causes of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Prevention of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tuberculosis complicating childbirth.
Occurrence of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth cases seen each year worldwide:
Not common between 50K - 500K cases
Common Age Group
Tuberculosis complicating childbirth most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Tuberculosis complicating childbirth most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tuberculosis complicating childbirth:
Sputum smear microscopy: Helps in diagnosing tuberculosis in pregnant women
Chest radiography: To detect active tuberculosis in pregnant women
Complications of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth if untreated
Yes, Tuberculosis complicating childbirth causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tuberculosis complicating childbirth is left untreated:
can be fatal
intrauterine growth retardation
premature birth
low birthweight
Procedures for Treatment of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth
The following procedures are used to treat Tuberculosis complicating childbirth:
Chemotherapy: Destroys actively growing and semi-dormant bacilli
Is Tuberculosis complicating childbirth Infectious?
Yes, Tuberculosis complicating childbirth is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
close direct contact with infectious person
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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