[Current anatomo-clinical aspects of genital tuberculosis in women. Apropos of 49 cases].

Genital tuberculosis is a rare disease in Anglo-Saxon countries but it is still present in our country in spite of a small reduction in the numbers due to the advent of anti-tuberculous drugs and of BCG. Our study derived from 49 cases histories shows that this is an illness that affects young women who become absolutely infertile. Laparoscopy, hysterosalpingography and biopsy of the endometrium are the most efficient ways to make the diagnosis quickly. While anti-tuberculous treatment given routinely is very good at curing the tuberculous infection, it does not improve the prognosis for fertility. Finally, very few cases are diagnosed on screening and it is important to continue the fight to eradicate this disease. The most effective measure among others is vaccination with BCG.