A 3 month old, asymptomatic infant with, H/o TB exposure, has taken 3 months of chemoprophylaxis( isoniazid ), what is to be done next?: (A) Test sputum and then decide, (B) Continue for 3 more months, (C) Tuberculin test then decide, (D) Immunise with BCG & stop prophylaxis
Answer is B. A child born to mother who was diagnosed to have TB in pregnancy should receive prophylaxis for 6 months, provided congenital TB has been ruled out