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  • Title: Tuberculous pericarditis: a case report.
    Author: Denk A, Kobat MA, Balin SO, Kara SS, Dogdu O.
    Journal: Infez Med; 2016 Dec 01; 24(4):337-339. PubMed ID: 28011971.
    Abstract:
    Pericardial effusion is common disease and difficult to diagnose. Tuberculosis accounts for up to 4% of acute pericarditis and 7% of cardiac tamponade cases. Quick treatment can be lifesaving but requires accurate diagnosis. We report a case of a 65-year-old man who presented with a 3-week history of fever with chills, non-productive cough and dyspnea. The case was diagnosed by positivity of acid-fast staining, culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the aspirated pericardial fluid and treated promptly with antituberculosis drugs. The patient showed complete recovery.
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