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Informative Article | Paediatrics | India | Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020
Primary Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in a Well Grown Immuno-Competent Infant: A Rare Case Report
Dr. Sumedha Yadav | Dr. Sayali Pawar
Abstract: Tuberculosis is a one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Rise of MDR-TB cases even in pediatric age group, has worsened the scenario. Cases of MDR-TB have been reported in infant in a contact with an adult MDR-TB case, here we report a case of well grown 4-months old immuno-competent baby with MDR-TB without a known contact history or congenital TB. Patient presented with respiratory distress and poor sensorium and was eventually diagnosed with MDR-TB and was started on second-line of anti-tubercular drug regimen.
Keywords: MDR-Tuberculosis, Well-grown infant, immunocompetent, no contact history, respiratory distress, second-line AKT
Edition: Volume 9 Issue 2, February 2020,
Pages: 516 - 517
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Study Papers, Paediatrics, India, Volume 12 Issue 2, February 2023
Pages: 1103 - 1105Correlation of C-Reactive Protein with Neonatal Sepsis in Term and Preterm Neonates
Dr. Anumolu Niharika
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Research Paper, Paediatrics, Indonesia, Volume 10 Issue 6, June 2021
Pages: 777 - 781Congenital Citomegalovirus Infection in Eleven Months Old Boy: A Case Report
A A Ratna Purnama Santhi | I Wayan Gustawan [3] | Made Gede Dwi Lingga Utama [3]