The Association And Misdiagnosis Of Tuberculosis And Paracoccidioidomycosis

PURPOSE: The association between paracoccidioidomycosis and tuberculosis is reported to be between 5.5% and 19%. Due to their clinical and radiological similitude, misdiagnosis of both diseases can occur if a definite microbiological diagnosis is not pursued. The objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency of the association and misdiagnosis in a teaching hospital scenario.