Oral paracoccidioidomycosis and pulmonary tuberculosis co-infection: relevance of oral biopsy in establishing the diagnosis and therapeutic approach

摘要

We report herein a case of concomitant oral paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) and pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) infection in a Brazilian patient. This paper highlights the relevance of clinical and laboratory evaluation of oral lesions in the prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary diseases. Oral lesions are usually more accessible for sampling and can be an important marker for pulmonary fungal and bacterial illnesses.