Gómez-Jordan Santiago, Jarava Samuel, Ascencio-Guzmán Yuliana, Viasus Diego
MD, Department of Internal Medicine, Universidad Del Norte, Barranquilla, 081001, Colombia.
MD, Department of Medicine, Universidad Del Bosque, Bogotá, 110111, Colombia.
Germs. 2024 Mar 31;14(1):105-109. doi: 10.18683/germs.2024.1423. eCollection 2024 Mar.
Urogenital tuberculosis (UGTB) is a frequent presentation of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Recognizing this condition is paramount for healthcare providers, especially in patients living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as it significantly influences both mortality and quality of life.
Case report This report presents the case of a 57-year-old male patient diagnosed with de novo HIV infection who presented with respiratory and urinary symptoms, and prostate abscess in a computed tomography. He was ultimately diagnosed with a tuberculous prostate abscess through real-time polymerase chain reaction.
Conclusions This case underscores the importance of utilizing molecular diagnostic tools in identifying UGTB, shedding light on their invaluable role in timely diagnosis.
泌尿生殖系统结核（UGTB）是肺外结核的常见表现形式。对于医疗服务提供者而言，认识到这种疾病至关重要，尤其是对于感染人类免疫缺陷病毒（HIV）的患者，因为它会对死亡率和生活质量产生重大影响。
本报告介绍了一名57岁男性患者的病例，该患者被诊断为新发HIV感染，出现呼吸和泌尿系统症状，计算机断层扫描显示前列腺脓肿。最终通过实时聚合酶链反应诊断为结核性前列腺脓肿。
该病例强调了利用分子诊断工具识别UGTB的重要性，揭示了它们在及时诊断中所起的宝贵作用。
