A mother has active pulmonary tuberculosis and has received antituberculosis therapy for 1 month before delivery. The newborn is started on isoniazid prophylaxis. What is the next step in management?
A. Exclusive breast feeding and evaluation of the baby at 6 weeks
B. Isoniazid therapy for 6 months
C. Exclusive breast feeding and BCG vaccination at birth
D. BCG vaccine at 6 weeks of age
Answer:A
A mother has active pulmonary tuberculosis and has received antituberculosis therapy for 1 month before delivery. The newborn is started on isoniazid prophylaxis. What is the next step in management?
A. Exclusive breast feeding and evaluation of the baby at 6 weeks B. Isoniazid therapy for 6 months C. Exclusive breast feeding and BCG vaccination at birth D. BCG vaccine at 6 weeks of age