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Genitourinary tuberculosis in Australia and New Zealand
Author(s) -
Patterson Imogen Y.L.,
Robertus Linda M.,
Gwynne Raymond A.,
Gardiner Robert A.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
bju international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 1464-4096
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2012.11041.x
Subject(s) - medicine , genitourinary system , tuberculosis , urogenital tuberculosis , surgery , intensive care medicine , family medicine , pathology
• Genitourinary tuberculosis is not commonly encountered in general urological practice in Australia and New Zealand. However, this infection is easily overlooked unless clinicians maintain a strong awareness of its possibility. • This brief overview is directed to reflect the present state of knowledge and management in our two countries.