Case report: The effect of an in-vitro fertilization pregnancy on a woman with genital tuberculosis

I. Gull*, M. R. Peyser, Y. Yaron, A. J. Jaffa, A. Amit, J. B. Lessing

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Abstract

The coexistence of an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancy and genital tuberculosis may pose life-threatening consequences. This case report describes catastrophic dissemination of latent genital tuberculosis, followed by IVF and pregnancy. The role of both IVF manipulation and the pregnancy itself in the exacerbation of latent tuberculosis is discussed. In addition, some measures for the detection, follow-up and treatment of latent genital tuberculosis in patients who undergo IVF are proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3052-3054
Number of pages3
JournalHuman Reproduction
Volume10
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1995

Keywords

  • Genital tuberculosis
  • Hydrocephalus
  • IVF
  • Miliary
  • Tuberculosis

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