A case of Concomitant Pulmonary embolism and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the era of COVID 19, a matter of cautious approach.

Sinda Dakhlia; Phool Iqbal; Muhammad Abubakar; Sabeen Zara; Muhammad Murtaza; Adel Al Bozom; Nedia Neffati

doi:10.22541/au.160654691.18675261/v1

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A case of Concomitant Pulmonary embolism and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the era of COVID 19, a matter of cautious approach.

Sinda Dakhlia,
Phool Iqbal,
Muhammad Abubakar,
Sabeen Zara,
Muhammad Murtaza,
Adel Al Bozom,
Nedia Neffati

Abstract

Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) and Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) primarily affect the lungs. Both diseases present with fever, cough, and shortness of breath and possess thrombotic potential as well. Therefore in COVID 19 pandemic, PTB must be taken into consideration for suspected cases in order to avoid fatal consequences.

26 Nov 2020Submitted to Clinical Case Reports

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28 Nov 2020Submission Checks Completed

28 Nov 2020Assigned to Editor

07 Dec 2020Reviewer(s) Assigned

08 Mar 2021Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending

08 Mar 2021Editorial Decision: Accept

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Peer review status:ACCEPTED