Asymptomatic infant with, Wo TB exposure, He is 3 month old and had taken 3 months of chemoprophylaxis, what is to be done next ?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Continue for 3 month (WHO & RNTCP guideline) A child born to mother who was diagnosed to have TB in pregnancy should receive prophylaxis for 6 months, provi ded congenital TB has been ruled out. BCG vaccination can be delayed even if INH chemoprophylaxis is planned
Test sputum and then decide
Continue for 3 months
Tuberculin test then decide
Immunise with BCG & stop prophylasix