Female genital tuberculosis: a review

Scand J Infect Dis. 2011 Aug;43(8):564-72. doi: 10.3109/00365548.2011.568523. Epub 2011 Mar 28.

Abstract

Female genital tuberculosis is an uncommon type of tuberculosis that can lead to infertility. The present review describes the disease, reports available epidemiological data, and focuses on examinations and procedures necessary for the early diagnosis and the management of this curable disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Female Genital / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Female Genital / therapy*