Urinary tuberculosis: modern issues.
Tuberculosis remains an epidemic that affects one third of the world's population. The persistence of this disease is caused by a large pool of immune-compromised and lower socioeconomic populations. The advent of rapid transportation and migration has contributed to the persistence of this disease in developed and less developed nations. The emergence of drug-resistant strains has added an additional factor for the pervasiveness of tuberculosis. The genitourinary system is a primary target for hematogenous infections. This paper reviews the contemporary issues that affect the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tuberculosis.
Wise
Gilbert J
GJ
Division of Urology, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 11219, USA. gwise@maimonidesmed.org
D006801:Humans; D014401:Tuberculosis, Urogenital / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy