A Persistent Cough Misdiagnosed as Tuberculosis Revealing Pulmonary Aspergillosis: A Diagnostic Challenge in a High TB-Burden Setting

Key Points

• To highlight the diagnostic challenge of misidentifying pulmonary aspergillosis as tuberculosis.
• Case analysis of a patient with persistent cough.
• Assessment of pulmonary conditions in a high TB-burden setting.
• Evaluation of diagnostic techniques used.
• The patient was initially diagnosed with tuberculosis.
• Further investigation revealed pulmonary aspergillosis.
• Emphasizes the need for accurate diagnostic protocols in high TB-burden areas.