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Congenital Tuberculosis: A silent foe.
1Assistant professor Department of Pediatrics, Shahid Nirmal Mahto 56889Medical College and Hospital, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
Tropical Doctor
|July 27, 2022
Summary
Congenital tuberculosis, a rare condition in India, was diagnosed in a 10-week-old infant presenting with fever and enlarged lymph nodes. Prompt treatment led to significant improvement, highlighting the importance of considering this rare transmission route.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is highly prevalent in India, impacting numerous individuals annually.
- Congenital transmission of TB is exceptionally rare and often overlooked by healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of congenital tuberculosis in a young infant.
- To increase awareness among clinicians regarding the possibility of congenital TB transmission.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a 10-week-old infant with symptoms suggestive of disseminated infection.
- Diagnostic investigations including microbiological tests for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Main Results:
- The infant presented with cervical lymphadenopathy, fever, failure to thrive, hepatosplenomegaly, and bilateral chest crepitations.
- Laboratory investigations confirmed the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- The infant demonstrated substantial clinical improvement following antitubercular treatment.
Conclusions:
- Congenital tuberculosis, though rare, should be considered in infants presenting with disseminated symptoms.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in congenital TB cases.
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