Infectiously SMART

#5 TB in the Atypical Host – When the Classic Signs Don’t Show Up


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We’re diving into the sneaky, atypical side of tuberculosis—thekind that hides in the elderly, in HIV-positive patients, and even behind a “normal” chest X-ray.


🎧 What you’ll learn:
✅ How TB presents without textbook symptoms
✅ TB in the elderly, the immunocompromised, and beyond
✅ High-yield board pearls & real-world insights
✅ When to suspect it—and when to treat empirically

This one’s a must-listen for ID fellows, med students, residents, and anyone working in a high TB-burden setting.


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Infectiously SMARTBy Dr. Jean Capulong Linsao