Tuberculosis in Pregnancy: Delayed Diagnosis, Lost Lives
Journal Title: Pulmonary Research and Respiratory Medicine – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Tuberculosis still remains an important global health disease, killing many people annually. Yet it is a preventable cause of death. Maternal mortality rates due to tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa make up a significant proportion of maternal deaths. It remains a disease of poverty, overcrowding, and underdevelopment. Pregnancy increases maternal and fatal mortality in AIDS-infected women. In pregnancy it can be a challenging diagnosis to make, delaying treatment that could lead to adverse outcomes. Clinicians working in high prevalence areas of tuberculosis and those looking after immunocompromised patients should maintain a high index of suspicion. Developing countries must be helped to develop by the world financial institutions with debt reduction. The Sustainable Development Goal aims to end tuberculosis-related deaths, transmission and catastrophic costs by 2030. Tuberculosis is a preventable death, the world must act together to prevent unnecessary deaths.
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Solwayo Ngwenya
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- DOI 10.17140/PRRMOJ-4-130
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