urogenital tuberculosis urogenital tuberculosis urogenital tuberculosis is a form of tuberculosis that affects the urogenital system. urogenital tuberculosisspecialtyinfectious diseases symptoms persistent cystitis, unresponsive to antibiotics. urinary frequency dysuria loin discomfort malaise and general symptoms of tuberculosis ulcer however, the infection arises insidiously, being potentially asymptomatic for a long period of time. other signs pus cells and red cells in the urine, but no bacterial growth on routine bacterial culture painless intermittent microscopic haematuria a painless, non-tender, irregular, and sometimes fluctuating mass on one side of the scrotum. complications urogenital tuberculosis may cause strictures of the ureter, which, however, may heal when infection is treated. pathogenesis the infection may affect the kidneys, ureter and bladder and may cause significant damage to each. epidemiology it usually strikes young adults with tuberculosis in other places of the body as well. it is common in asia, but less common in sub-saharan africa.