Female genital TB and HIV co-infection.
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2009-10
Authors
Duggal, S
Duggal, N
Hans, C
Mahajan, R K
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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.
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Genital tuberculosis, HIV, menstrual irregularities
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Duggal S, Duggal N, Hans C, Mahajan R K. Female genital TB and HIV co-infection. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2009 Oct-Dec; 27(4): 361-363.