Tuberculosis in pregnancy

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is an important global cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. With increasing migration, cases of tuberculosis in pregnancy or the puerperium are increasing in resource‐rich nations with advanced health care systems. Diagnosis may be delayed given the overlap of some of the symptoms with that of pregnancy. Timely diagnosis is essential to initiate appropriate treatment and prevent maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.