Spinal Tuberculosis in Young HIV-exposed Infants: Two Cases of Probable Congenital Transmission. Issue 3 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Manjate, Nádia; Ventura, Joyce; Nhassengo, Cristina; Navaia, Ajunta; João, Piedade; Elias, Beatriz; Buck, W. Chris
• Is Part Of: Pediatric infectious disease journal. Volume 38:Issue 3(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: spinal tuberculosis -- Pott disease -- congenital tuberculosis -- human immunodeficiency virus -- infant; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Infection in children -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000002118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-3668

Abstract

Abstract : The presentation of congenital tuberculosis (TB) is varied, with frequent extrapulmonary disease, but congenital spinal TB has been rarely reported. We present 2 cases of spinal TB (1 confirmed, 1 clinical diagnosis) in HIV-exposed infants with likely congenital transmission. Increased vigilance for congenital TB, including uncommon presentations, is needed, particularly in countries with high HIV and TB prevalence.