[Congenital tuberculosis in a premature infant]

Klin Padiatr. 1993 Jan-Feb;205(1):56-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1025198.
[Article in German]

Abstract

5 days after birth a premature baby of 1,300 g (31st week of gestation) was examined, because a congenital tuberculosis was suspected. In the stomach secretion mycobacterium tuberculosis could in fact be found. Abdominal symptoms as well as a post-natal anemia could be lead back to the infection. For three months a double parenteral therapy with INH (10 mg/kg/d) and Rifampicin (10 mg/kg/d) was carried through, then a mono therapy with INH for another 6 months. The bacillus had become resistant to streptomycin. At the beginning of the chemotherapy a cholestasis developed. The tuberculosis could be cured.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / administration & dosage
  • Cesarean Section
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / congenital*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents