Postpartum Tuberculosis Incidence and Mortality among HIV-Infected Women and Their Infants in Pune, India, 2002-2005

Abstract

Among Indian HIV-infected women, we found a high incidence of postpartum TB and associated postpartum maternal and infant death. Active screening and targeted use of isoniazid preventative therapy among HIV-infected women in India should be considered to prevent postpartum maternal TB and associated mother-to-child morbidity and mortality.