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This study investigates the prevalence of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) in 124 tuberculosis (TB) patients in Iran, revealing that 14 (11.3%) met the criteria for CPA and 3 (2.4%) for aspergilloma. The findings indicate a significant association between TB and CPA, with 44.3% of patients testing positive for serum-specific IgG against Aspergillus fumigatus. The study highlights the need for awareness and screening for CPA in TB patients, particularly those with residual lung cavities.

Author

abdulrajaksam

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EN