In a mother with active tuberculosis, treatment for infant is
Correct Answer: Isoniazid prophylaxis
Description: Prevention of perinatal TB If the mother has active disease, ATT should be staed for motherNeonate should be given INH prophylaxis till mother is sputum negative or at least 6 monthsRoutine BCG vaccinationSeparation of mother and neonate is not required and breastfeeding should be continued.(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 1454)
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