Neonatology MCQ- Q48

 

PEDIATRIC MCQ  SECTION  Neonatology -   Q48

 

48. A mother is diagnosed with smear +ve Tb delivers a baby at 38 weeks of gestation next immediate step?

A. Isolate the baby until the mother becomes smear-ve
B. Advise mauntaux and cxr to mother
C. Start INH in baby along with breastfeeding
D. Cofirm TB with gene expert
E. advise gastric aspirate for AFB to the baby

ANSWER= Ans A
Explain:- Isolate the baby until the mother becomes become sputum negative or complete 2 weeks of ATT therapy and then start INH therapy for 3-6 months along with breastfeeding to the infant. After completion of INH for 6 months do manteaux if -ve give bcg to the baby.

                             

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