Publications by authors named "Guilherme Montal"
Braz J Infect Dis
February 2007
Article Synopsis
- A 59-year-old Brazilian woman experienced persistent cough and worsening shortness of breath for 18 months, ultimately leading to hospitalization for respiratory failure.
- Chest imaging and tests revealed signs consistent with airways disease, specifically bronchiolitis and bronchiectasis, alongside a biopsy showing a granulomatous lesion linked to a parasitic infection.
- Following treatment for the parasitic infection, the patient tested positive for tuberculosis, highlighting the potential link between globalization and the spread of such infections through imported contaminated seafood.
