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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2024

Clinical analysis of 20 cases of perinatal tuberculosis.

Ying Zhu, Houxi Bai, Mingbo Zhao, Xiaotao Yang, Yi Huang, Lu Xu, Haifeng Jin, Houyu Chen, Penghao Cui, Yonghan Luo

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  2. [Perinatal tuberculosis presenting as endobronchial tuberculosis diagnosed by bronchoscopy: a case report].Zhejiang da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences · 2026
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Ying ZhuSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Houxi BaiSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Mingbo ZhaoSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Xiaotao YangSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Yi HuangSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Lu XuSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Haifeng JinSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Houyu ChenSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Penghao CuiSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China.
Yonghan LuoSecond Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China. luoyonghan050@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundTo analyze the clinical manifestations, diagnostic and therapeutic processes of perinatal tuberculosis in children, providing reference for clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on the epidemiological history, clinical manifestations, laboratory and imaging findings, and treatment follow-up of 20 cases of perinatal tuberculosis diagnosed in the Second Department of Infectious Disease, Kunming Children's Hospital, from February 2014 to September 2021.

resultsOf the 20 cases, 13 were male (65.0%) and 7 were female (35.0%). The average age at onset was 35.35 ± 23.03days, with an average time from onset to diagnosis of 24.75 ± 15.55days. Tuberculin skin test (TST) was positive in 1 out of 4 cases (25.0%). Gamma interferon release assays (IGRAs) were positive in 9 out of 17 cases (52.9%).acid-fast staining was positive in 7 out of 16 cases (43.7%), and Mycobacterium tuberculosis nucleic acid polymerase-chain-reaction(PCR) was positive in 14 out of 20 cases (70.0%). Chest CT showed miliary changes in 4 out of 19 cases (21.0%), multiple nodular and patchy opacities in 6 out of 19 cases (31.6%), and pulmonary consolidation and atelectasis in 10 out of 19 cases (52.6%). After anti-tuberculosis treatment, 16 out of 20 cases (80.0%) improved, and no recurrence of tuberculosis was observed during follow-up periods ranging from 9 months to 3 years. The growth and development of these children were similar to those of healthy children.

conclusionThe clinical manifestations and chest imaging features of perinatal tuberculosis are nonspecific. In suspected cases, it is crucial to investigate the mother's condition thoroughly and complete etiological examinations to achieve early diagnosis and timely treatment, which can improve prognosis.

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TuberculosisAntitubercular AgentsFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornInterferon-gamma Release TestsMaleMycobacterium tuberculosisPregnancyRetrospective StudiesTuberculin TestAntitubercular AgentsDiagnosisNeonatePerinatal tuberculosisTreatment

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