Which of the following is true with regards to genital tuberculosis?
Ans. is d, i.e. A negative Mantoux test reasonably excludes tuberculosisRef: Dutta Gynae 6th/ed, p140Let's see each option.Option a: Ovarian involvement can occur without tubal affection incorrect as ovaries do not get involved without tubes being affectedOption b: Infertility is mainly due to anovulation incorrect as mainly infertility is due to tubal blockage or adhesions in endometrial cavityOption c: Acid fast basilli is identified in 100% cases of TB endometritis incorrectOption d: A negative montoux test reasonably excludes TB is correct - Ref: Dutta Gynae 6th/ed, p140
Ovarian involvement can occur without tubal affection
Infertility is mainly due to anovulation
Acid fast bacilli is identified in 100% cases of tubercular endometritis
A negative Mantoux test reasonably excludes tuberculosis
Sexually Transmitted Disease in the Female