Abstract:Background
Progressive acute respiratory failure with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) in immunocompetent individuals is rare, and if detected early, diagnosis and treatment dilemmas can be limited. We report here a unique case of respiratory failure due to tubercular spontaneous pneumomediastinum complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
Case presentation
A 24-year-old male of low socioeconomic background presented with shortness o… Show more
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