TB Research

Reviewer response for version 2

Radia Bounhir, Ichrak Habboubat, Elmostafa Benaissa, Yassine Ben Lahlou, Mariama Chadli

Abstract

Osteoarticular tuberculosis is a rare but serious form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that often presents with nonspecific symptoms, leading to delayed diagnosis and increased risk of joint destruction. We report a case of knee tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient, underscoring the diagnostic challenges and emphasizing the role of molecular techniques in the early management of this uncommon form of tuberculosis.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis diagnosis
  • MEDLINE
  • Surgery