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Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis and Tuberculosis after COVID-19.
Mahshid Talebi-Taher1, Seyed-Ali Javad-Moosavi2, Shirin Ahmadalipour2
1Antimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Institute of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
This case report details a rare dual infection of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and invasive aspergillosis in a COVID-19 survivor. Early diagnosis and tailored treatment are vital for managing these complex co-infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and invasive aspergillosis are distinct infections rarely seen together.
- Concurrent infections pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- COVID-19 survivors may be at increased risk for complex co-infections.
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