A patient is reported with intestinal tuberculosis that mimicked fistulizing Crohn's disease endoscopically. He had complete resolution of symptoms after a full course of antituberculosis therapy.

New research in mice suggests that chronic infection with intestinal worms indirectly reduces the number of cells in lymph nodes near the skin, inhibiting the immune system's response to the Bacille ...

Although tuberculosis involving the gastrointestinal tract is rare in the United States, this was not always the case. In the early 1900s, intestinal tuberculosis was the most common cause of small ...

The same bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) in your lungs can cause several types of abdominal TB. This form can be difficult to diagnose but can result in severe complications without prompt ...

Tuberculous peritonitis occurs when tuberculosis (TB) spreads to the protective lining of your abdomen. This can cause abdominal pain and swelling, but early antibiotic treatment can help. Tuberculous ...

New research in mice suggests that chronic infection with intestinal worms indirectly reduces the number of cells in lymph nodes near the skin, inhibiting the immune system's response to the Bacille ...