Which of the following is true with regards to genital tuberculosis?
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
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
Sexually Transmitted Disease in the Female