For pregnant women with active TB in settings where
calcium intake is low, calcium supplementation
as part of antenatal care is recommended for
the prevention of pre-eclampsia, particularly
among those pregnant women at higher risk of
developing hypertension, in accordance with WHO
recommendations.
Guideline Citation
WHO. Guideline: Nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis. Geneva: World
Health Organization; 2013.
Health Organization; 2013.
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