idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Patients with systemic sclerosis, already vulnerable due to immunosuppression and lung involvement, face a heightened risk of pulmonary tuberculosis. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges when TB mimics or masks ILD progression.

Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) face an elevated risk of opportunistic infections, particularly pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), especially in high-burden countries. This case highlights the need for heightened surveillance and tailored screening strateg...