This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Pediatrics
In a mother with active tuberculosis, treatment for infant is 
Select and explain. 
A. Isoniazid prophylaxis, B. No treatment, C. Full treatment with HRE, D. Treatment with Isoniazid and rifampicin
A: Isoniazid prophylaxis
Answer: A: Isoniazid prophylaxis 
Explanation: 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)