An elderly couple suffers from tuberculosis of the reproductive system

Abstract

Introduction

Genitourinary tuberculosis is often secondary to tuberculosis in other parts of the body, and transmits through blood, direct spread, and lymphatic pathway. Female primary infection through sexual intercourse with an active reproductive tuberculosis spouse in an upward transmission way is rare.

Case report

There is an elderly couple with testicular tuberculosis in the male and endometrial tuberculosis in the female. The onset of male patients precedes female patients, and there is no protected sexual intercourse. The possibility of direct sexual transmission and primary infection of genitourinary tuberculosis is considered.

Conclusions

Our findings raise awareness of the transmission route of reproductive system tuberculosis, attach importance to prevention and reduce damage, which is of great significance to reducing infertility and the resulting family problems.