Guidance

Tuberculosis and pregnant women

Guidance for patients and the public and for clinical staff involved in treating pregnant women.

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Pregnancy and tuberculosis: information for patients

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Pregnancy and tuberculosis: information for clinicians

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Details

One set of guidance is for pregnant women and members of the public. The other is for clinical staff treating pregnant women who have had contact with a person with infectious tuberculosis (TB).

Published 1 November 2013
Last updated 17 December 2019 + show all updates
  1. Updated to reflect changes in national guidance and availability of services.

  2. First published.