Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pregnancy and pulmonary tuberculosis.

G Schaefer, I A Zervoudakis, F F Fuchs

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |December 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Incidence of radiation necrosis following different radiotherapy fractionation schedules for intracranial meningiomas.

    Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Rontgengesellschaft ... [et al]·2025
    Same author

    Most oncological pancreas resections must consider the mesopancreas.

    BMC cancer·2025
    Same author

    Outer membrane vesicles as nanovaccine candidates against pathogenic Leptospira in experimental Guinea pig model.

    Biologicals : journal of the International Association of Biological Standardization·2024
    Same author

    Changes in the quality of life in patients undergoing orthognathic therapy - A systematic review.

    Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery·2023
    Same author

    Editorial: Artificial intelligence to enhance biomechanical modelling.

    Frontiers in sports and active living·2023
    Same author

    Testing the Limit Range of Motion Safety Function of Upper Limb Rehabilitation Robots with an Anthropometrically Adjustable and Sensorized Dummy Limb<sup></sup>.

    IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings]·2022

    Pregnancy with tuberculosis (TB) requires careful management, especially with active disease. Modern chemotherapy significantly improves outcomes, with infants born to mothers with TB having average weights and no congenital TB.

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Tuberculosis (TB) during pregnancy presents unique challenges for both mother and child.
    • Management strategies have evolved with advancements in chemotherapy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review obstetric management and outcomes for pregnant patients with tuberculosis.
    • To assess the impact of modern chemotherapy on TB progression during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 1565 deliveries in patients with tuberculosis.
    • Review of obstetric management, including anesthesia and delivery methods.
    • Evaluation of chemotherapy regimens and treatment outcomes.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Active pulmonary TB occurred in approximately 10% of pregnant patients.
  • Regional anesthesia and assisted delivery are recommended for active TB cases; Cesarean section is not indicated.
  • Modern multi-drug chemotherapy (isoniazid and ethambutol) resulted in disease progression in less than 1% of patients (1957-1972).
  • No congenital tuberculosis was observed in 1588 infants; infants were of average weight.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tuberculosis in pregnancy can be managed safely with appropriate obstetric and chemotherapeutic interventions.
    • Current multi-drug chemotherapy regimens are highly effective in preventing TB progression during pregnancy.
    • Postpartum follow-up, including sputum tests, X-rays, and counseling, is crucial for maternal health.