Which of the following is true with regards to genital tuberculosis ?
Ovarian involvement can occur without tubal infection
Infeility is mainly due to anovulation
Acid fast bacilli is identified in 100% cases of tubercular endometritis
A negative Mantoux test reasonably excludes tuberculosis
The commonest site of affection is fallopian tubes. Ovaries are involved in 30 percent cases Infeility is due to tubal blockage, adhesions in the endometrial cavity,rarely ovulatory dysfunction Mantoux test: positive with high dilution suggests that patient is sensitised to tuberculoprotein. A negative test excludes TB After the endometrium is shed in each menstrual cycle,reinfection occurs from the basal layers or from tubes. D.C.DUTTA'S TEXTBOOK OF GYNAECOLOGY,Pg no:138,6th edition
Infections of the genital tract