Urogenital tuberculosis

Updated on Nov 26, 2024

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

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.

Persistent cystitis, unresponsive to antibiotics.

Urinary frequency

Loin discomfort

Malaise and general symptoms of tuberculosis

Ulcer

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

Pus cells and red cells in the urine, but no bacterial growth on routine bacterial culture

Painless intermittent microscopic haematuria

A painless, non-tender, irregular, and sometimes fluctuating mass on one side of the scrotum.

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

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

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