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Acute respiratory distress syndrome secondary to pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report and literature review

  • Siriraj Hospital

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Abstract

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an unusual and rare manifestation of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The mortality rate of TB with respiratory failure is high. We report a patient who had an initial manifestation mimicking severe bacterial pneumonia with ARDS not responding to antibacterial therapy. Acid-fast bacilli and M. tuberculosis isolates were identified from tracheal aspiration and bronchoalvelolar lavage. Intensive respiratory care and early anti-tuberculosis therapy provided a good clinical outcome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)997-1001
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Medical Association of Thailand
Volume101
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2018

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis

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