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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Sexually Transmitted Disease in the Female 11f146af

Which of the following is true with regards to genital tuberculosis?

A
Ovarian involvement can occur without tubal affection
B
Infertility is mainly due to anovulation
C
Acid fast bacilli is identified in 100% cases of tubercular endometritis
D
A negative Mantoux test reasonably excludes tuberculosis
High-Yield Explanation
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

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