Tuberculosis and Pregnancy: A Case Report

  • Zulybeth Rodríguez-Manzanero Chair of Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zulia.
  • Gerardo González-Martínez Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Maternity Dr. Armando Castillo Plaza.
  • Inara Chacón Chair of Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zulia.
  • Víctor García-Martínez Gynecology and Obstetrics Service, Maternity Dr. Armando Castillo Plaza.
Keywords: Tuberculosis, pregnancy, treatment

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a contagious illness of high prevalence in our population. The
prevalence continues to increase because of the poor socioeconomic conditions of the population. Tuberculosis in pregnant woman is an association that many times is not diagnosed. The case was reported of a patient with 28 weeks (gestational age) and diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis. We discussed the diagnostic approach for tuberculosis during pregnancy as well as the treatment and its side effects on these patients. Cesarean section was performed at 37 weeks. In this case, neonatal tuberculosis diagnosis was negative. Recently published literature about tuberculosis and pregnancy was reviewed.

Published
2004-05-28
How to Cite
1.
Rodríguez-Manzanero Z, González-Martínez G, Chacón I, García-Martínez V. Tuberculosis and Pregnancy: A Case Report. Kasmera [Internet]. 2004May28 [cited 2025Dec.11];32(1):36-2. Available from: http://www.produccioncientificaluz.org/index.php/kasmera/article/view/4735
Issue
Vol. 32 No. 1 (2004)
Section
Clinical Case

Copyright (c) 2004 Zulybeth Rodríguez-Manzanero, Gerardo González-Martínez, Inara Chacón, Víctor García-Martínez

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