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Urinary tuberculosis: Modern issues

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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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Wise, G.J. Urinary tuberculosis: Modern issues. Curr Urol Rep 10, 313–318 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-009-0051-6

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