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Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV

Tuberculosis, more commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease stemming from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily impacts the lungs, TB can also affect other body areas. Given its severity and global impact, timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for controlling its spread and improving patient outcomes.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
Causative Organism
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis V

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Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates
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Prostatic tuberculosis: case report.

Daniel Sáenz-Abad1, Santiago Letona-Carbajo, José Luis de Benito-Arévalo

  • 1Emergency Department, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, Spain. danielsaenzabad@hotmail.com

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Prostatic tuberculosis is rare in healthy individuals but can occur as an isolated lesion. This case highlights a successful treatment of a young, immunocompetent patient with prostatic abscess due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Published on: September 5, 2017

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Prostatic tuberculosis (TB) is uncommon, typically affecting immunocompromised individuals.
  • Isolated prostatic TB in immunocompetent patients is exceptionally rare.

Observation:

  • A young, healthy, and immunocompetent patient presented with symptoms suggestive of prostatic involvement.
  • Initial intravenous urography yielded unremarkable findings.
  • Computed tomography revealed a prostatic abscess.

Findings:

  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis was successfully isolated from the patient's urine culture.
  • The patient was treated with a standard anti-tuberculosis regimen including isoniazid, rifampin, and pyrazinamide.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering prostatic TB even in immunocompetent individuals presenting with unexplained prostatic symptoms.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate anti-TB therapy are crucial for successful outcomes.
  • Highlights the diagnostic utility of computed tomography and urine culture for prostatic TB.