Urogenital tuberculosis
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Urogenital tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that affects the urogenital system.
Epidemiology[edit]
It usually strikes young adults with tuberculosis in other places of the body as well. It is common in Asia, but less common in sub-Saharan Africa.[1]
Symptoms[edit]
- Persistent cystitis, unresponsive to antibiotics.[1]
- Urinary frequency [1]
- Dysuria[1]
- Loin discomfort[1]
- Malaise and general symptoms of tuberculosis [1]
- Ulcer
However, the infection arises insidiously, being potentially asymptomatic for a long period of time.[1]
Other signs[edit]
- Pus cells and red cells in the urine, but no bacterial growth on routine bacterial culture [1]
- Painless intermittent microscopic haematuria[1]
- A painless, non-tender, irregular, and sometimes fluctuating mass on one side of the scrotum.[1]
Pathogenesis[edit]
The infection may affect the kidneys, ureter and bladder and may cause significant damage to each.
Complications[edit]
Urogenital tuberculosis may cause strictures of the ureter, which, however, may heal when infection is treated.
