Tuberculosis of the urinary tract in cape town.

seen over a 3-year period is presented. The clinical fea­ tures have been analysed and management assessed. The results have been indifferent and an attempt has been made to establish why this has been the case, together with suggestions for improvement. It was found that many of the patients presented themselves so late in the course of their illness that conservative treatment was impossible. Symptoms of persistent cystitis should always be tho­ roughly investigated especially in the less privileged pop­ ulation group, and follow-up should be relentless. Because of the difficulties encountered in drug administration and because this is an infectious disease, it is recommended that treatment should be commenced in a sanatorium on an inpatient basis.