Challenging Detection of Latent Tuberculosis in a Patient Undergoing
High-Dose Corticosteroid Therapy for Acute Hemolytic Anemia and Rhupus
Arthropathy
- Frederick Ditmars
, - John Davis,
- Benjamin Greiner,
- David Reynoso
John Davis
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Author ProfileBenjamin Greiner
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Author ProfileDavid Reynoso
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Medicine
Author ProfileAbstract
In this report, we discuss how autoimmune conditions and associated
immunocompromise may impact diagnostic utility of molecular screening
tools for mycobacterial infection. Imaging, molecular screening, and
clinical judgment are required to rule out disease in the
immunocompromised, especially in an acute setting
