The following features are indicative of Tuberculosis of prostate:
dysuria
pain
leukospermia
hemospermia
It is possible that Tuberculosis of prostate shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Tuberculosis of prostate
The following are the most common causes of Tuberculosis of prostate:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria
Risk Factors for Tuberculosis of prostate
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Tuberculosis of prostate:
immunocompromised individuals
previous tubercular infection
prior BCG therapy
Prevention of Tuberculosis of prostate
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Tuberculosis of prostate.
Occurrence of Tuberculosis of prostate
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Tuberculosis of prostate cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Gender
Tuberculosis of prostate most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Male
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis of prostate
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Tuberculosis of prostate:
Prostate biopsy: To confirm the diagnosis of prostate tuberculosis
Complications of Tuberculosis of prostate if untreated
Yes, Tuberculosis of prostate causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Tuberculosis of prostate is left untreated:
infertility
Procedures for Treatment of Tuberculosis of prostate
The following procedures are used to treat Tuberculosis of prostate:
Chemotherapy: Treats the disease
Time for Treatment of Tuberculosis of prostate
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Tuberculosis of prostate to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 6 months - 1 year
Is Tuberculosis of prostate Infectious?
Yes, Tuberculosis of prostate is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
through sex
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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