Coronavirus disease 2019 with comorbid pulmonary tuberculosis : a case report

Abstract EN

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.