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Beyond the Lungs: A Case Report of Disseminated Tuberculosis With Multisystem Involvement
Nuno Carvalho1,2, André Pereira2, Margarida Castro3
1School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, PRT.
Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) is a rare, challenging diagnosis presenting with non-specific symptoms and multiorgan involvement. Early suspicion and swift diagnosis are crucial for initiating timely antituberculous therapy and preventing severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
- Nephrology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Disseminated TB, a rare manifestation, involves widespread M. tuberculosis dissemination, often leading to multiorgan involvement and life-threatening conditions.
- Pulmonary TB is common, but disseminated forms present diagnostic challenges due to non-specific symptoms.
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