Coronavirus disease 2019 with comorbid pulmonary tuberculosis : a case report

• Published in: Iranian red crescent medical journal Vol. 22; no. 10; pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Cao, Bianchuan, Wei, Maohua, Huang, Fuli, Du, Yihua, Xiao, Kui, Li, Qin, Lu, Wei, Wu, Gang, Huang, Yongmao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Iranian Hospital 18.10.2020
• ISSN: 2074-1804; 2074-1812
• DOI: 10.32592/ircmj.2020.22.10.196

Introduction: In December 2019, a new type of pneumonia named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. The present study aimed to report the case of a patient with COVID-19 and comorbid pulmonary tuberculosis, on which there have been no relevant reports hitherto. Case Presentation: The case was a 47-year-old female patient with COVID-19 positive pharyngeal swabs. She did not suffer from fever, coughs, or difficulties in breathing. The patient was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pulmonary tuberculosis based on her epidemiological history, routine blood test, imaging findings, and COVID-19 nucleic acid test results. It should be noted that contact and droplet precautions were implemented for this patient. The administrated treatments for her included antiviral, anti-tuberculosis, and liver protection treatments. The patient did not complain about discomfort and her condition was stable. Conclusion: The COVID-19 and comorbid tuberculosis were suspected; however, epidemiological history, clinical presentation, laboratory tests, and imaging examinations must be combined to make a comprehensive diagnosis. Moreover, prompt quarantine and treatment measures should be implemented as well.