# Rare Case of Concomitant Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Cytomegalovirus Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of a healthy patient with both tuberculosis and cytomegalovirus infections in the lungs.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in documenting a concurrent CMV and TB infection in an immunocompetent individual, which is uncommon.

## Key findings

- An immunocompetent patient was diagnosed with both pulmonary tuberculosis and cytomegalovirus.
- The case highlights the importance of considering dual infections in clinical practice.
- Dual infection may present overlapping symptoms, requiring careful diagnosis.

## Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and tuberculosis (TB) are two distinct infectious diseases that can cause significant health complications and may share clinical manifestations, complicating diagnosis and management. Herein, we present a case report of an immunocompetent patient with concurrent pulmonary CMV and TB infections, highlighting the rare occurrence of dual infection with TB and CMV in an otherwise healthy individual. An enhanced awareness among healthcare professionals about the potential for concurrent infections can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient care in similarly challenging cases.