Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal

Diagnostic Challenge Of Peritoneal Tuberculosis In Woman With Ascites

Nenci Siagian (Universitas Airlangga)
Muhammad Vitanata Arfijanto (Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Jun 2020

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health global issue including extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB). The one of manifestation of EPTB is peritoneal TB that constitutes 2% from all cases of pulmonary TB around the world. The diagnosis of peritoneal TB is quite challenging because many cases have symptom that similar to other diseases and those often necessary need further specific examinations such as PCR, culture and radiologic examination. We reported a case report of peritoneal tuberculosis in woman with ascites.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

BHSJ

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Public Health

Description

Bimolecular and Health Science Journal (BHSJ) is a scientific peer-reviewed medical doctor which relevant to a medical doctor and other health-related professions by the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia. BHSJ provides a forum for original article, review article, editorial, case ...