Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Kabul, Afghanistan: a hospital-based retrospective review.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to amplify the knowledge base of the epidemiology, symptoms, and signs of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in Afghanistan.

Methods: This is a retrospective review of EPTB diagnosed at CURE International Hospital and CURE Family Health Center (FHC) in Kabul, Afghanistan during a recent 20-month period.

Results: One hundred eighteen cases were identified from patients presenting to the hospital and FHC.