TB Research

Prevalence of Pulmonary Mycoses Among the Clinically Suspected Cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Gerard Rakesh J, Margaret Theresa J, D. Bhavani

International Journal of Current Research and Review · 2021-01

Abstract

Introduction: Pulmonary mycosis is a fungal infection of the lungs caused by either endemic or opportunistic fungi or a combination of both. They comprise a large group of fungal diseases, the etiologic agents are potential pathogens among the immunocompromised or debilitated patients.

MeSH terms

  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Medicine
  • Pulmonary infection
  • Tertiary care
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Internal medicine