Coronavirus Disease 2019 with Comorbid Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report

In December 2019, a new type of pneumonia named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was reported in Wuhan, Hubei province, China The present study aimed to report the case of a patient with COVID-19 and comorbid pulmonary tuberculosis, on which there have been no relevant reports hitherto Case Presentation: The case was a 47-year-old female patient with COVID-19 positive pharyngeal swabs She did not suffer from fever, coughs, or difficulties in breathing The patient was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pulmonary tuberculosis based on her epidemiological history, routine blood test, imaging findings, and COVID-19 nucleic acid test results It should be noted that contact and droplet precautions were implemented for this patient The administrated treatments for her included antiviral, anti-tuberculosis, and liver protection treatments The patient did not complain about discomfort and her condition was stable Conclusion: The COVID-19 and comorbid tuberculosis were suspected;however, epidemiological history, clinical presentation, laboratory tests, and imaging examinations must be combined to make a comprehensive diagnosis Moreover, prompt quarantine and treatment measures should be implemented as well