disseminated tuberculosis imitating systemic lupus erythematosus
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introduction mycobacterium tuberculosis (mtb) is one of the most common causes of disseminated granulomatous diseases especially in developing countries. case presentation we present a patient who had an unusual type of tuberculosis who was misdiagnosed with some other common diseases such as infective endocarditis and collagen vascular diseases. pathological examination helped us to make decision. discussion mtb can present with protean clinical manifestations and cause various laboratory abnormalities. in endemic areas, vigilance is essential to control this infection.
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archives of clinical infectious diseasesجلد ۸، شماره ۳، صفحات ۰-۰
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