Is pulmonary tuberculosis in pregnant women a problem in Ghana? Observations and lessons from the national tuberculosis prevalence project

Is pulmonary tuberculosis in pregnant women a problem in Ghana? Observations and lessons from the national tuberculosis prevalence project

Background: Despite appropriate prevention and control measures, tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis of the disease in pregnancy is usually challenging, as the symptoms may be attributed to the pregnancy. Little is known about the true b...

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Main Authors: Nana Yaa Awua-Boateng, Aliyu Mohammed, Leslie Mawuli Aglanu, Godfred Acheampong, John Humphrey Amuasi, Frank Adae Bonsu, Richard Odame Phillips, Ellis Owusu-Dabo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
Subjects:
maternal health
pregnancy
prevalence
tuberculosis
Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2019;volume=8;issue=3;spage=267;epage=272;aulast=Awua-Boateng

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