TY - JOUR T1 - Exacerbation of Activated Latent Tuberculosis Following COVID-19: A Case Report TT - JF - JoMMID JO - JoMMID VL - 10 IS - 4 UR - http://jommid.pasteur.ac.ir/article-1-492-en.html Y1 - 2022 SP - 204 EP - 207 KW - COVID-19 KW - Exacerbation KW - Latent tuberculosis KW - Supraclavicular lymphadenopathy N2 - While the COVID-19 pandemic affects millions, other infectious diseases might be overlooked. One of these crucial diseases is tuberculosis (TB), a highly infectious bacterial respiratory disease. According to WHO, TB is among the top 10 causes of death globally, with about one-quarter of the world's population infected. COVID-19 has emerged as a potential risk factor for TB in highly prevalent countries because of immunosuppression. This case report highlights a female patient who presented with swelling over the left supraclavicular region, which was very slow in progression. Following COVID-19 infection, a significant increase in swelling within a short time occurred, which was associated with easy fatigability, loss of appetite, generalized weakness, and significant weight loss. Based on investigations, a TB diagnosis was made. Few studies are available regarding the exacerbation of activated latent tuberculosis following COVID-19. Hence, this case report could help in screening and managing such cases. M3 10.52547/JoMMID.10.4.204 ER -