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A form of peritonitis seen in patients with tuberculosis, characterized by lesion either as a miliary form or as a pelvic mass on the peritoneal surfaces. Most patients have ascites, abdominal swelling, abdominal pain, and other systemic symptoms such as fever; weight loss; and anemia.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for tuberculous peritonitis has been reported in the published literature.
No clinical trials have been registered for tuberculous peritonitis.
97 publications have been identified in PubMed for tuberculous peritonitis. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (63%), Epidemiology / Natural History (11%), and Diagnostic / Biomarker (9%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Patient case studies | 61 | 63% |
Data assembled from 2 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 19, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC
11 |
11% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 9 | 9% |
Laboratory research | 8 | 8% |
Research summaries | 6 | 6% |
Other research | 1 | 1% |
New treatment approaches | 1 | 1% |
Paik S (2026). [PMID: 42047332](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42047332/). *Autophagy*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Wang T (2026). [PMID: 42136865](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42136865/). *Front Med (Lausanne)*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]
Chen T (2026). [PMID: 41728595](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41728595/). *Frontiers in medicine*. [Case Report / Case Series]
V M T (2026). [PMID: 42017079](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42017079/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Haroon Q (2026). [PMID: 41700291](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41700291/). *Cureus*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Cui T (2026). [PMID: 41956535](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41956535/). *Semin Dial*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Gupta A (2026). [PMID: 41067697](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41067697/). *Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Fu JH (2026). [PMID: 42020112](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42020112/). *BMJ Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Al Hariri B (2026). [PMID: 42040388](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42040388/). *Clin Case Rep*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Harmon RL (2026). [PMID: 41732652](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41732652/). *Cureus*. [Case Report / Case Series]
AI-curated news mentioning tuberculous peritonitis
Updated Jul 10, 2026
Recent sequencing studies reveal that what was previously identified as Candida ciferrii is actually Blastobotrys adeninivorans, a multidrug-resistant pathogen associated with peritonitis. This discovery highlights the need for accurate microbial identification in clinical settings.
A case study highlights a transvaginal dialysate leak through patent fallopian tubes in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) after peritonitis. This finding may inform clinical practices regarding complications in CAPD patients.
A case report highlights acute Q fever as a potential cause of refractory peritonitis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis. This discovery emphasizes the need for awareness of infectious complications in this patient population.