Tuberculosis complicating childbirth

Symptoms of Tuberculosis complicating childbirth

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.
This page provides information for Tuberculosis complicating childbirth.

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