The following features are indicative of Congenital tuberculosis:
poor feeding
fever
irritability
failure to thrive
failure to gain weight
cough
respiratory distress
hepatosplenomegaly
splenomegaly
lymphadenopathy
abdominal distension
It is possible that Congenital tuberculosis shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Congenital tuberculosis
The following are the most common causes of Congenital tuberculosis:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
Risk Factors for Congenital tuberculosis
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Congenital tuberculosis:
women of childbearing age
extrapulmonary tuberculosis in pregnancy
miliary tuberculosis in pregnancy
meningeal tuberculosis in pregnancy
Prevention of Congenital tuberculosis
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Congenital tuberculosis. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
reduce close contact with the baby
maintain personal hygiene during breastfeeding
Occurrence of Congenital tuberculosis
Common Age Group
Congenital tuberculosis most commonly occurs in the following age group:
At birth
Common Gender
Congenital tuberculosis can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Congenital tuberculosis
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Congenital tuberculosis:
Blood test: To rule out latent or active tuberculosis
TST (Tuberculin skin test): To detect the main cause of infection
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test: To diagnosis DNA abnormality
Liver biopsy: To identify the cause of liver damage
Liver ultrasound: To diagnose liver abnormality
Complications of Congenital tuberculosis if untreated
Yes, Congenital tuberculosis causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Congenital tuberculosis is left untreated:
can be fatal
Self-care for Congenital tuberculosis
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Congenital tuberculosis:
reduce close contact with the baby
maintain personal hygiene during breast feeding
wash hands properly
use face mask
Is Congenital tuberculosis Infectious?
Yes, Congenital tuberculosis is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
spread from mother to the fetus through transplacental transmission