Babies have a developing immune system, and they are at a high risk of contracting the infection if they come in contact with people having the infection. Individuals with the following medical conditions are at an increased risk of developing tuberculosis (10).
HIV infection
Kidney diseases
Residing with people who regularly work or interact with TB infected people at places like hospitals, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing homes, etc.
Babies who received organ transplants
Babies receiving immunosuppressive medications
Immunocompromised infants