Infections

4. ● Incidence: The incidence of Tuberculosis is rising worldwide with
the rising prevalence of HIV infected patients. In 2000 W.H.O
showed the emergence of MDR-TB all over the world. It is a
global health emergency.
● RISK FACTORS:
- Positive family history or past history
- Low socioeconomic status
- Area with high prevalence of TB.
- HIV infection
- Alcoholic addiction
- Intravenous drug abuse.
- Diabetes, chronic renal failure.

8. MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS IN PREGNANCY
● MEDICAL MANAGEMENT: Prevention - women of age less
than 35 yrs with positive PPD and no evidence of active
disease Isoniazid prophylaxis 300 mg/day is started after the
first trimester and continued for 6–9 months. Pyridoxin (Vit
B6) 50 mg/day is added to prevent peripheral neuropathy.
● TREATMENT: Women with active Tuberculosis should
recieve the following drugs orally daily for a minimum period
of 9-18months.

32. MANAGEMENT OF HERPES

43. MALARIA IN PREGNANCY

49. Management

56. MEASLES
IN
PREGNANCY

59. INFLUENZA IN
PREGNANCY

61. Varicella Infection
during pregnancy

66. RUBELLA DURING PREGNANCY

72. CMV
IN
PREGNANCY