CASE DISCUSSION
Atypical Presentations of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Case Description
Atypical presentations of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) often mimic other respiratory or systemic conditions, making diagnosis challenging. Instead of the classic symptoms like persistent cough, fever, and weight loss, patients may present with non-specific signs such as unexplained fatigue,...
Case Summary
- The presentation discusses Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB). It distinguishes between Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, which includes species like tuberculosis, bovis, microti, and africanum, and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). The classification also follows Runaan's which includes photochromogens, scotochromogens, nonchromogens, and rapid growers.
Speaker Profile
Dr. Frank Mohan
Consultant Pulmonologist, Proprietor – Shine Chest and Critical Care Hospital, Assistant Professor – Santhiram Medical College, Andhra PradeshDr. Frank Mohan is an accomplished pulmonologist with significant experience in both academic and clinical settings. He is the founder and lead consultant at Shine Chest and Critical Care Hospital, Nandyal, where he offers specialized care in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep disorders. In parallel, he serves as an Assistant Professor at Santhiram Medical College, contributing to medical education and clinical training for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Previously, Dr. Mohan worked as a Consultant Pulmonologist at Fortis Escorts, Okhla (Delhi), collaborating with eminent specialists such as Dr. Chatterji and Dr. A.K. Singh. He also founded and managed the Pulmo Clinic in Nandyal, offering community-level respiratory care and early diagnostic services for chronic lung diseases.