Tuberculosis and Takayasu's arteritis: An enigmatic association
Gawahir A. Ali,
Wael Goravey
Affiliations
Gawahir A. Ali
Correspondence to: Infectious Diseases Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.; Department of Infectious Diseases, Communicable Diseases Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
Wael Goravey
Department of Infectious Diseases, Communicable Diseases Centre, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
There is indirect evidence signifying a potential link between tuberculosis and Takayasu’s arteritis (TAK); however, the exact mechanism and relationship between TKA and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) remain to be elucidated. This case intends to highlight the association between TB and TKA, as early detection can avoid devastating consequences.
