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Pulmonary tuberculosis among pregnant mothers in Tanzania


F.G Sheriff
K.P Manji
M.P Manji
M.M Chagani

Abstract

Determining the prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) during pregnancy in Northern Tanza. In a prospective cross-sectional study. Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) was detected in 86 out of 287 pregnant women (29.9%). Active PTB was diagnosed radiologically in four subjects (1.4%). All cases were sputum smear-negative. LTBI and subsequently active PTB is a public health problem among pregnant mothers in Northern Tanzania.

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