Urogenital tuberculosis

Urogenital tuberculosis
SpecialtyInfectious disease 
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Urogenital tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that affects the urogenital system.

Symptoms

However, the infection arises insidiously, being potentially asymptomatic for a long period of time.[1]

Other signs

Complications

Urogenital tuberculosis may cause strictures of the ureter, which, however, may heal when infection is treated.

Pathogenesis

The infection may affect the kidneys, ureter and bladder and may cause significant damage to each.

Epidemiology

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]

References

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