Tuberculosis, urogenital

Kelalis PP, Greene LF, Weed LA. Brucellosis of the urogenital tract A mimic of tuberculosis. J Urol. 1962 88 347 353. 

IVaditional use An infusion of the berries is used to treat urogenital diseases. A decoction of the berries is drunk to treat kidneys and bladder illnesses, kidney stones, liver diseases, rheumatism, scurvy, jaundice, and to improve choleretic action. The berries are eaten to treat stomach ulcers and to improve appetite. A decoction of the roots is used for stomach ulcers, bronchitis, tuberculosis, kidney stones, and skin illnesses. A tincture of the bark and roots is drunk to treat arthritis. A decoction of the bark is used to raise the libido. The cones and green branches are also used in baths to treat rheumatism (Makhlayuk 1992). 

Adrenal tuberculosis is usually of the fibrocaseous type and affects both cortex and medulla. Although it is not known whether the adrenal infection is primary, adrenal tuberculosis is often associated with tuberculosis of the urogenital tract. The tuberculosis usually starts in one gland and progressively invades the contralateral gland. Adrenal insufficiency develops only when 90% of the cortex of both adrenal glands is destroyed. 

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