Disseminated tuberculosis and gastric mucormycosis coinfection

IDCases. 2019 Jul 11:18:e00595. doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2019.e00595. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

Tuberculosis and mucormycosis coinfection has rarely been reported in the medical literature. We present a case of gastrointestinal (GI) mucormycosis in a diabetic patient with disseminated tuberculosis. Early diagnosis, addressing the risk factors for mucormycosis, surgical debridement, and timely antifungal treatment are the mainstay of care.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Mucormycosis; Tuberculosis.

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  • Case Reports