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Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

Tuberculosis, often called TB, is a contagious illness primarily caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lung parenchyma but can also impact other body parts.
Causative Organism
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis II

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Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
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Pulmonary Tuberculosis III

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Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV

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Nitish Singh Nandu¹, Aamani Bavanasi², Rana Wajahat³

¹Internal Medicine, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, USA.

|June 5, 2020

Summary

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Tuberculosis (TB) can affect the eye, presenting challenges in diagnosis. This case highlights ocular TB in an asymptomatic patient, complicated by medication allergy.

Keywords:

disseminated tuberculosis ocular tuberculosis tuberculosis

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Infectious Diseases
Immunology

Background:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a global infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs.
Extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) can manifest in various organs, often with atypical presentations.
Ocular TB is rare, difficult to diagnose due to sampling challenges and non-specific symptoms.

Observation:

A rare case of ocular uveitis secondary to TB in an asymptomatic patient is presented.
The patient had no apparent lung involvement (primary TB).
The condition was complicated by an unmasked allergy to first-line anti-TB medication.

Findings:

Ocular TB can mimic other inflammatory eye conditions, necessitating a high index of suspicion.
Diagnosis of ocular TB is challenging due to difficulties in microbiological confirmation.
This case underscores the diverse and sometimes subtle manifestations of TB.

Implications:

Ophthalmologists and infectious disease specialists must consider ocular TB in differential diagnoses of uveitis.
Early and accurate diagnosis of ocular TB is crucial for effective management and preventing vision loss.
Managing TB coinfections and treatment complications requires careful consideration of patient comorbidities and drug sensitivities.