Diagnostic Value of Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detection of Genital Tuberculosis In Evaluation Of Female Infertility

Abstract

Objective :To evaluate the diagnostic value of PCR in detection of genital tuberculosis in infertile women. Material and methodology This prospective clinical study was carried out at Assi st ed Reproduct i on Cent r e of KLES PRABHAKAR KORE Hospi t al , Bel gaum. 96 infertile women who underwent hysterolaparoscopy as a part of their infertility workup were investigated for genital tuberculosis by PCR and histopathology of endometrial curettings. Results Of the 96 women enrolled,21( 21.8% ) women were found to be positive for genital tuberculosis .TB PCR was positive in 20( 95.3% ) cases and histopathology in 2( 9.5% ) cases. Conclusion: PCR is a rapid and a highly sensitive diagnostic modality in diagnosis of genital tuberculosis.