Clinical characteristics and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with TB: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The influence of pregnancy on tuberculosis (TB) has not been well studied. This study aimed to investigate the demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes of pregnant-related TB compared with the general population with TB.

Methods

We retrospectively analysed medical records of women during pregnancy or within six months postpartum with active TB who were admitted to the West China Hospital between 2011 and 2022. According to age, gender and admission time, the general population with active TB was matched at a ratio of 1:2, and the demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes were compared.

Results

All the participants in both the pregnant and non-pregnant groups were females, averaging 26 years old, with a majority of Han nationality (72.4% vs

SUBMITTER: Wen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11404374 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature