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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Female genital tuberculosis in Ethiopia
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Volume 84, No. 3, Year 2004
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Description
Objectives: To study the occurrence of female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) in Ethiopia and to compare the different methods available for its diagnosis. Methods: Biopsy or curettage samples from 25 clinically suspected cases of FGTB were investigated with histopathology, smear microscopy, TB culture and PCR for mycobacteria. HIV status was determined by ELISA. CD4:CD8 ratio was evaluated by flow cytometry. Results: Among the 25 clinically suspected patients investigated, only one was AFB smear positive, three were culture positive, seven were histology positive and 12 were positive by PCR (a total of 16 positives). Samples taken from the fallopian tube were more frequently positive than those from the endometrium. Conclusions: The results showed that FGTB is a significant clinical problem in Ethiopia. A combination of PCR with the other available methods was found to be the best alternative to achieve sufficient sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of FGTB in this setting. © 2003 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Abebe, Markos
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Armauer Hansen Research Institute
Lakew, Mekuria
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa University
Kidane, Dawit
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Armauer Hansen Research Institute
Lakew, Zufan
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
School of Medicine
Kiros, Kassahun
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
School of Medicine
Harboe, Morten H.
Norway, Oslo
Rikshospitalet-radiumhospitalet hf
Statistics
Citations: 52
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.ijgo.2003.11.002
ISSN:
00207292
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Locations
Ethiopia
Participants Gender
Female