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Pediatrics All India exam c8095764

In a mother with active tuberculosis, treatment for infant is

A
Isoniazid prophylaxis
B
No treatment
C
Full treatment with HRE
D
Treatment with Isoniazid and rifampicin
High-Yield Explanation
Prevention of perinatal TB If the mother has active disease, ATT should be staed for motherNeonate should be given INH prophylaxis till mother is sputum negative or at least 6 monthsRoutine BCG vaccinationSeparation of mother and neonate is not required and breastfeeding should be continued.(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 1454)

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