Adverse pregnancy outcomes and complications of tuberculosis in pregnant women.

ABSTRACT: Tuberculosis in pregnancy is a series of diseases caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Exact global incidence rates are difficult to obtain and are expected to be similar to those in the general population, with potentially higher rates in developing countries. Tuberculosis in pregnancy is associated with adverse reactions in both mother and fetus, but the mechanism is not fully understood. Although many studies have explored the impact of tuberculosis on pregnancy outcomes and complications, there are still relatively few summary articles on it. This review aims to briefly summarize the adverse pregnancy outcomes and related complications of pregnant women with tuberculosis. Studies have shown that the risk of death for mothers with tuberculosis increases, and these m

SUBMITTER: Su Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12528023 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature