Publications by authors named "Noelia V Garay-Aguilar"
Tuberculosis in pregnancy and adverse neonatal outcomes in two peruvian hospitals.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health concern and can complicate pregnancies by causing symptoms that mimic normal pregnancy changes, potentially leading to serious maternal and neonatal risks.
- A study in two public hospitals in Lima, Peru focused on pregnant women to assess the impact of pulmonary TB on adverse neonatal outcomes like low birth weight (LBW), prematurity, and small for gestational age (SGA).
- The results indicated that pregnant women with pulmonary TB face a significantly increased risk (3.52 times higher) of having babies with these adverse outcomes compared to those without TB, highlighting the severity of this health issue.