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Review
. 2009 Jul;10(4):313-8.
doi: 10.1007/s11934-009-0051-6.

Urinary tuberculosis: modern issues

Gilbert J Wise  1
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Review

Urinary tuberculosis: modern issues

Gilbert J Wise. Curr Urol Rep. 2009 Jul.

Abstract

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.

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