Coexistence of pulmonary hydatid cyst and tuberculosis in a child: a case report

• Main Authors: Assia Haif (Author), Djelloul Achouri (Author), Halima Bougharnout (Author), Asma Chahmana (Author), Fahima Bouchareb (Author), Boubakeur Bendecheche (Author), Zineddine Soualili (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background The echinococcosis and tuberculosis of the lungs are both endemic in Algeria. The coexistence of echinococcosis and tuberculosis in the same lobe of the lung is exceptional. Case presentation A 10-year-old girl was admitted with a history of productive cough, fever, and chest pai...