Empiema Em Paciente Com Coinfecção De Hiv E Tuberculose Pulmonar

Key Points

• Empyema is a serious complication in patients co-infected with HIV and pulmonary tuberculosis, emphasizing the need for attention.
• The presented clinical case illustrates the complex interactions between HIV and tuberculosis, with significant health risks.
• Discussion points to the importance of understanding co-infection to improve patient outcomes in the Brazilian health context.
• The findings stress the urgency for integrated care in managing pulmonary infections among HIV patients in Brazil.