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If someone is pregnant and develops tb, can the TB transfer to the baby?

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Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

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In brief: TB

Tb is first a respiratory infection.

Women can develop a +ppd and be treated to prevent active tb. If you develop active TB you will be treated during pregnancy. The baby can catch TB after delivery.

In brief: TB

Tb is first a respiratory infection.

Women can develop a +ppd and be treated to prevent active tb. If you develop active TB you will be treated during pregnancy. The baby can catch TB after delivery.

Dr. Marilynn Frederiksen

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