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For Pregnant Women and New Mothers: Answering Your Questions About Tuberculosis (TB)

Fact Sheet
For Pregnant Women and New Mothers: Answering Your Questions About Tuberculosis (TB)

This fact sheet contains information on TB testing and treatment for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. The resource also contains information on the differences between TB disease and latent TB infection.

Author:

California Department of Public Health, California Department of Public Health, Tuberculosis Control Branch, CDHS DCDC VRDL

Audiences:

General Public, Health Educators/Communicators, Health Professionals, Parents/Families

Topic:

Pregnancy, General TB Information

Country of Origin:

United States

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