Asian Journal of Health Research
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): Volume 4 No 2 (August) 2025

Genital Tuberculosis with Pleuritis and Intra-abdominal Tuberculosis

Widowati, Ayu Rizky (Unknown)
Indrawan, I Wayan Agung (Unknown)
Tantular, Rezki (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2025

Abstract

Introduction: Female Genital Tuberculosis (FGTB) is a rare but serious form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that significantly impacts female reproductive health. It accounts for 15–20% of extrapulmonary TB cases and is found in 5–10% of infertile women. Diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific symptoms and the difficulty of confirming infection through histopathology. Case Presentation: A 35-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, vaginal discharge, and postcoital bleeding. A cervical biopsy confirmed tuberculous cervicitis, supported by systemic TB symptoms and a left pleural effusion, leading to a diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB. She was treated with a full course of anti-TB therapy and referred for fertility evaluation due to persistent amenorrhea, where hysteroscopy revealed intrauterine adhesions and granulomas, confirming suspected genital TB and suggesting Asherman’s syndrome as a complication. Conclusion: Female Genital Tuberculosis is a rare cause of infertility; early diagnosis using integrative methods and awareness of genital TB transmission are essential for timely treatment and improved reproductive outcomes.

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a-jhr

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Subject

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

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Asian Journal of Health Research (AJHR) is an open access journal published by Ikatan Dokter Indonesia Wilayah Jawa Timur and launched in 2022. This journal is peer reviewed publishing to communicate high quality research, general articles, and all fundamental research/ clinical studies relevant to ...