Primary Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in a Well Grown Immuno-Competent Infant: A Rare Case Report

Tuberculosis is a one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Rise of MDR-TB cases even in pediatric age group, has worsened the scenario. Cases of MDR-TB have been reported in infant in a contact with an adult MDR-TB case, here we report a case of well grown 4-months old immuno-competent baby with MDR-TB without a known contact history or congenital TB. Patient presented with respiratory distress and poor sensorium and was eventually diagnosed with MDR-TB and was started on second-line of anti-tubercular drug regimen.