Female genital TB and HIV co-infection.

Full Abstract

HIV-induced immunosuppression paves the way for several infections, tuberculosis being very common in our country. Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB), presenting as menstrual irregularities, is a diagnostic challenge in an adolescent female when these may be considered normal. The present case is of a young female who presented with menstrual irregularities, diagnosed subsequently as a case of genital tuberculosis. Microbiological relapse after anti-tubercular treatment of six months caused suspicion of a co-existing immunodeficiency and investigations revealed HIV co-infection; thus emphasizing the need of HIV testing in all patients of tuberculosis for timely diagnosis and treatment support thereafter.

Author information

Author/s: Duggal, S (S); Duggal, N (N); Hans, C (C); Mahajan, R K (RK);

Affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi - 110 001, India. shaliniduggal2005(-atsign-)rediffmail.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article

Journal: Indian journal of medical microbiology (Indian J Med Microbiol), published in India. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2009 Oct-Dec; vol 27 (issue 4) : pp 361-3

Dates: Created 2009/09/08; Completed 2009/11/02;

PMID: 19736409, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/2/2009, IMS Date: )

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