An asymptomatic infant with a history of TB exposure, is 3 months old and had taken 3 months of chemoprophylaxis, what is to be done next?
A child born to mother who was diagnosed to have TB pregnancy should receive prophylaxis for 6 months, provided congenital TB has been ruled out. BCG vaccination can be delayed even if INH chemoprophylaxis is planned.(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 1457 - 1459)
Test sputum and then descide
Continue for 3months
Tuberculin test then descide
Immunise with BCG and stop prophylaxis
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