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Urogenital tuberculosis (UGTB) primarily affects the kidneys, often presenting with flank pain and dysuria. Early diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in UGTB is challenging, necessitating advanced microbiological techniques.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Urogenital tuberculosis (UGTB) presents a complex clinical spectrum.
  • Understanding its characteristic features is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical spectrum and characteristic features of urogenital tuberculosis.
  • To analyze diagnostic procedures and patient demographics in UGTB cases.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 142 UGTB patients.
  • Categorization into groups based on urinary TB, male genital TB (MGTB), and generalized UGTB.
  • Review of patient age, gender, symptoms, and diagnostic methods.

Main Results:

  • Kidney TB was prevalent (74.7%), with advanced stages requiring surgery in 56.6%.
  • Urinary tract involvement occurred in 45.3%, with flank pain and dysuria being common symptoms.
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis identification was positive in only 40.8% of cases.

Conclusions:

  • Kidney TB is the most common form of UGTB, often advanced at diagnosis.
  • Male genital TB is also a significant component of UGTB.
  • Accurate diagnosis of Mtb in UGTB is challenging and requires advanced microbiological methods.