The safety of isoniazid tuberculosis preventive treatment in pregnant and postpartum women: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yohhei Hamada Carmen Figueroa Mario Martín-SánchezDennis FalzonAvinash Kanchar

Published in: The European respiratory journal (2020)

We found inconsistent associations between IPT and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Considering the grave consequences of active TB in pregnancy, current evidence does not support systematic deferral of IPT until postpartum. Research on safety is needed.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
hiv aids
polycystic ovary syndrome
combination therapy