what are the best markers of dissiminated TB to abdominal organs
The best markers of disseminated tuberculosis to abdominal organs include:
1. Presence of acid-fast bacilli in tissue samples or body fluids such as sputum, ascites, or peritoneal fluid.
2. Positive results on TB-specific tests such as nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT), culture, or molecular assays.
3. Imaging tests such as abdominal ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scan, or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showing typical manifestations of abdominal tuberculosis, such as ascites, lymphadenopathy, mesenteric thickening, or soft tissue masses.
4. Elevated levels of inflammatory markers in blood tests, including C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and white blood cell count.
5. Histopathological evidence of granulomatous inflammation in biopsy samples of affected organs or tissues.
6. Clinical symptoms suggestive of disseminated tuberculosis, such as weight loss, fever, night sweats, abdominal pain, and constitutional symptoms.