In genital TB, the menstrual blood
Does not contain tuberculids
Contain tuberculids on all days of menstruation
Tuberculids on the first day of menstruation only
Tuberculids on (last) day of menstruation only
(A) Does not contain tuberculids# Definitive diagnosis of TB requires isolation of tubercle bacilli via culture.> Bacteriological examination of menstrual blood with acid fast bacilli (AFB) smear and cultures is recommended by some but sensitivity is very low.> Menstrual fluid collected within 12 hour after onset of menses & cultured was found to be positive for tuberculosis in 10% of cases.
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