Abdominal tuberculosis is a form of extrapulmonary TB caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, affecting the intestines, peritoneum, lymph nodes, and sometimes solid organs. It spreads via ingestion of ...

The incidence of tuberculosis is increasing. Lymphadenopathy is the most common manifestation of abdominal tuberculosis and may, in up to 55% of cases without other evidence of abdominal involvement, ...

What is the role of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) process in the diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis (TB) and in differentiating it from Crohn's disease? Tuberculosis may involve any part of the ...

Tuberculous peritonitis is a bacterial infection that affects the peritoneum. It commonly causes abdominal pain and fever, but symptoms may also include weight loss, tiredness, and a loss of appetite.

The Journal of Public Health invites submission of papers on any aspect of public health research and practice. Papers reporting findings from any region of the world are welcome. We welcome papers on ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest and deadliest infectious diseases we know. It commonly impacts the lungs, but can also affect other areas of the body like the spine, brain or kidneys.

Ritchie was a sickly child. When he was 6 years old, he developed appendicitis. Following surgery, he contracted peritonitis, an inflammation of the lining of the abdomen. His recovery lasted a full ...