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Dextrocardia With Relapsing Cough in Newly Diagnosed Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Dextrocardia is one of the rarest cardiopulmonary conditions worldwide and has physical health complications such as a risk of repeated upper respiratory tract infections. Our study highlights the incidental diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in a patient not previously known to have dextrocardia and highlights the need for testing for tuberculosis in a case of chronic cough, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Prompt testing also contributes to adequate antimicrobial stewardship and saves lives.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.100168

Authors: Chukwuebuka E Ohakpougwu, Emmanuel Ofosu-Brakoh, Wendy M Bebobru, Emmanuel Labram

Institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7117379209