ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis (TB) is the commonest cause of infection-related death globally. Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) is a life-threatening disease which results from the hematogenous spread ofMycobacterium tuberculosis. Genitourinary tuberculosis(GUTB) is usually caused as a result of the hematogenousspread of the mycobacteriaduring the initial infection. The patient's clinical presentation may vary from asymptomatic to non-specific symptoms related to the organ involved and may also overlap with urinary tract infections caused by other pathogens hence delaying the diagnosis. Here we report one such case where the vague symptoms of the patient and absence of respiratorysymptoms delayed the diagnosis of primary disseminated multi-drug resistant(MDR) tuberculosis.
ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis, although an ancient disease, affecting humans for millennia; continues to present in atypical ways. Whilst the development of bullous lung disease in patients suffering from Pulmonary Tuberculosis, has been reported, it remains an extremely rare phenomenon. The underlying mechanisms remain unknown, and potential causes have been hypothesized, including the role of Isoniazid as part of antitubercular therapy. We reportedone such case of a rapid development of bullous lung as a complication of Pulmonary Tuberculosis.