Publication date: Jul 01, 2024
This case study describes a unique scenario in which allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) was identified following treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). ABPA is a complex pulmonary disorder that is often overlooked due to its nonspecific clinical presentation, especially in individuals concurrently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Despite initial TB diagnosis and treatment, a 28-year-old male continued to experience respiratory symptoms, prompting further investigation that revealed underlying ABPA. This case underscores the importance of emphasizing the critical role of maintaining a high level of suspicion for ABPA in TB patients with persistent symptoms, highlighting the need for timely recognition and management to minimize further lung damage and improve patient outcomes.
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Semantics
| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | MESH | Pulmonary Tuberculosis |
| disease | MESH | Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis |
| disease | MESH | tuberculosis |
| pathway | KEGG | Tuberculosis |
| disease | IDO | role |
| drug | DRUGBANK | 5-amino-1 3 4-thiadiazole-2-thiol |