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Congenital tuberculosis and associated hypoadrenocorticism.

D M Morens, J V Baublis, K P Heidelberger

    Southern Medical Journal
    |February 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Congenital tuberculosis is rare but serious in infants. Clinicians should consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis for critically ill infants, especially those with hypoadrenocorticism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Neonatology

    Background:

    • Congenital tuberculosis is a rare but severe condition.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for infant survival.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of probable congenital tuberculosis were observed between 1966 and 1976.
    • One infant diagnosed with congenital tuberculosis also presented with symptomatic hypoadrenocorticism.

    Findings:

    • Congenital tuberculosis can present in seriously ill infants.
    • Hypoadrenocorticism may be a co-occurring condition in infants with congenital tuberculosis.

    Implications:

    • Tuberculosis should be included in the differential diagnosis for critically ill infants.
    • Further research into the presentation and management of congenital tuberculosis is warranted.

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