The kidneys are invaded by tuberculosis germs by way of the blood stream. The disease begins slowly. Years may go by before symptoms appear. TB of the kidney begins in a small area, later spreads, and infects the urine. Usually both kidneys are involved, but the disease may badly infect or destroy one, yet cause little damage to the other.
Drug treatment is very effective here, too.
Tuberculosis in a woman s reproductive organs involves the Fallopian or uterine tubes most often. It reaches them through the blood stream. Effects of the disease can vary from mild inflammation to complete destruction. The ovaries and, later, parts of the uterus, or womb, may be involved. Pain in the lower abdomen, stopping or irregularity of menstrual flow, mild fever, and loss of weight are usual symptoms.