Nosocomial TB in two neonatal intensive care units at a tertiary care centre: Infection risk and outcomes

• Main Authors: B. Yangthara, P. Wutthigate, S. Roongmaitree, P. Siripattanapipong, K. Lapphra, R. Kitsommart, W. Phongsamart, S. Ngerncham, O. Wittawatmongkol, P. Wongsiridach, K. Chokephaibulkit
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78074
• Institution: Mahidol University

BACKGROUND: Sick neonates in TB endemic areas are at risk of nosocomial TB exposure. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate outcomes following contact investigation and isoniazid preventive treatment (IPT) in sick neonates exposed to healthcare personnel (HCP) with pulmonary TB. METHODS: Investigations were conduct...