Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis during Pregnancy: Two Case Reports and Review of the Literature. (24th February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rohilla, Minakshi; Joshi, Bharti; Jain, Vanita; Kalra, Jasvinder; Prasad, G. R. V.
• Other Names: Geary Michael Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-02-24
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/1536281
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is identified from the time of introduction of antituberculosis treatment and is a known worldwide public health crisis affecting women of reproductive age group. Management issues raised by pregnant women with MDR tuberculosis are challenging due to the limited clinical experience available with the use of second line drugs. We hereby report two cases of MDR-TB during pregnancy: one patient was on second line drugs, while another one was evaluated and diagnosed to have MDR-TB in last trimester. At 6 months of follow-up both mothers and babies are doing well. The approach to such cases along with review of the literature is discussed.