A Case Report of Cryptic Disseminated TB

Abstract

Disseminated TB is a type of TB where mycobacteria spread via blood or lymphatic channels to other organs beyond the lung. It affects two or more non-contagious and non-neighbouring sites of the body.

Whereas in cryptic disseminated TB lungs are not involved but non-contagious and non-neighboring sites are involved.

Subject and method: The study is based on the clinical presentations and findings of an outdoor patient who came to my clinic at Purnia.

History:

Clinical History- A 35 years old male presented with subacute onset of backache, difficulty in walking and low-grade fever for last 2 months.
Personal History- He was a labourer working in Delhi and Punjab.
Past history- Patient was HIV-infected and taking ART drugs for the last one year.
On Examination- Patient was pale and febrile with run down health, had a rapid wt. loss in last 2 months.
Pulse - 100/m, regular, BP 120/80 mm of Hg.
There were 2 lymph nodes found at Lt cervical and axillary regions.