Nontuberculous Mycobacterium during Pregnancy: A Case Report

Background: The purpose of the present case report was to describe an exacerbation of maternal respiratory condition during pregnancy and its association with severe fetal growth restriction. Case: A 29-year old woman, gravida 1, para 0, at 22 weeks’ gestation was admitted to due to poorly controlled asthma and nontuberculous mycobacterium pulmonary infection, namely mycobacterium kansasii. With anti-tuberculous therapy, systemic steroids, in addition to supportive care, gradual clinical improvement was noticed. An uncomplicated cesarean section was performed at 37 weeks’ gestation due to minimal interval growth in a severely growth restricted fetus. Conclusion: Early symmetrical fetal growth restriction should be anticipated with underlying, uncontrolled respiratory pathology, necessitating close monitoring in order to facilitate the optimal timing of delivery.