Multidrug-resistant TB in pregnancy
The overall incidence of MDR-TB in UK remains low18 (∼1% of all TB cases tested) but it is associated with a high mortality rate in the general population. There is a lack of evidence-based information in pregnancy.46 Management of these cases should be individualised. Multidrug-resistant TB develops if there is non-compliance with the treatment initially. It must be treated with second-line antituberculous drugs and for a period of 2 years.