ABPA Mimiking Pulmonary Tubeculosis - A Case Report
Abstract: Allergic Broncho pulmonaryAspergillosisis a immune mediated hypersensitivity reaction to inhaled spores of fungus Aspergillus fumigatus seen exclusively in patients with longstanding asthma. It is seen in about 20% of patients with asthma ABPA is frequently misdiagnosed as tuberculosis because of common presentation and radiological features. Here we present a case of ABPA misdiagnosed as Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Keywords: ABPA, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Tuberculosis
How to Cite?: Dr. S. Alaguraja, Dr. Saivikas Reddy, "ABPA Mimiking Pulmonary Tubeculosis - A Case Report", Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 73-74, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR221028235626, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR221028235626