Development of Disseminated Tuberculosis in A Non-Immunocompromised Patient After COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report
Abstract BackgroundCOVID-19 pandemic has had complications and has changed the pattern of disease incidence. COVID-19 affects the immune system. We present a case of disseminated tuberculosis (TB) in non-immunocompromised person with a history of COVID-19 infection.Case presentationA 25 year old woman had a history of mild COVID-19 infection 3 months ago. Then the complaint of back pain began and the headache was added 1 months later. Gradually, the patient’s headache intensified. Finally, the patient was admitted with decreased level of consciousness, delirium and focal neurological symptoms. The work up confirmed disseminated TB contain of miliary pulmonary TB, TB meningitis and TB spondylodiscitis. The patient gradually improved on anti-tuberculosis treatment. ConclusionsThere may be an association between disseminated TB infection following COVID-19 infection.