The incidence of subclinical forms of urogenital tuberculosis in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

The aim of our study was to determine whether patients with pulmonary tuberculosis may have subclinical forms of urogenital tuberculosis.Between 2011 and 2012, a prospective study was conducted. Basic demographic parameters were recorded and the following investigations were performed: direct bacilloscopy of sputum, evaluation of affected lung fields and presence of cavities on chest X-ray, Mantoux tuberculin skin test II, and interferon gamma release assay. Culture and molecular methods for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in urine were performed.

Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - July 28, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Roman Zachoval, Petr Nencka, Martina Vasakova, Emilie Kopecka, Vladimir Borovi čka, Jiri Wallenfels, Pavel Cermak Source Type: research