Title: Aspergillus in Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis – A Case Report

Authors: Pavithra, Ambedkar Raj, Sarada

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i1.40

Abstract

 

Introduction

Aspergillus, saprophytic fungi causes a broad spectrum of disease in human host ranging from hypersensitivity reaction to direct angio invasion. Aspergillus primarily affects lungs causing four syndromes 1. Allergic Broncho Pulmonary Aspergillosis, 2. Chronic Nectrotizing Aspergillosis, 3.Aspergilloma, 4. Invasive Aspergillosis.  Aspergillosis usually occurs in residual cavity caused by old tuberculosis. Aspergillosis with active pulmonary tuberculosis have been rarely reported.

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Corresponding Author

Pavithra

Pathology 1st year PG, Department of Pathology, Trichy SRM Medical College Hospital and Research centre