Pneumonia caused by co-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Pneumocystis jirovecii leading to acute respiratory distress syndrome in an HIV-negative immunocompromised patient: a case report and literature review
Case report reveals successful treatment of ARDS due to co-infection in an HIV-negative immunocompromised patient, suggesting the need for vigilant care.
Key Points
To report a case of pneumonia caused by co-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Pneumocystis jirovecii leading to ARDS in an HIV-negative patient.
Case report of a 68-year-old immunosuppressed male with pneumonia due to co-infection.
Metagenomic next-generation sequencing of bronchoalveolar lavage was used for diagnosis.
The patient received targeted anti-infective therapy and supportive respiratory care.
The patient showed progressive clinical improvement and was extubated on day 7 after intubation.
At one-month follow-up, chest CT showed substantial resolution of pulmonary lesions.
The successful management was attributed to timely diagnosis and effective treatment strategies.