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Tuberculosis, more commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious disease stemming from Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily impacts the lungs, TB can also affect other body areas. Given its severity and global impact, timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for controlling its spread and improving patient outcomes.
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Multidrug resistant tuberculosis diagnosed by synovial fluid analysis.

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  • 1Serviço de Pneumologia, Centro Hospitalar de São João, Porto, Portugal. mafalda vanzeller@hotmail.com

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Tuberculosis is a global health issue, especially in HIV co-infected individuals. Early diagnosis and drug susceptibility testing are crucial for treating multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern.
  • HIV co-infection increases TB incidence, particularly with multidrug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MT).

Observation:

  • An HIV-infected patient presented with pleural and lymph node tuberculosis.
  • Initial diagnosis relied on pleural effusion and biopsy, without identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  • The patient later developed knee-joint tuberculosis.

Findings:

  • Arthrocentesis enabled Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolation and drug susceptibility testing.
  • This led to a diagnosis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
  • An appropriate treatment regimen was initiated.

Implications:

  • Accurate Mycobacterium tuberculosis identification is vital for effective treatment.
  • Drug susceptibility testing is especially critical in HIV co-infected patients.
  • This case highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnostic approaches for TB in immunocompromised individuals.