Concurrence of Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report Highlighting Challenges in a Lower-middle-income Country

Abstract

The complex and multisystemic characteristics of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) pose considerable challenges in its accurate diagnosis, leading to suboptimal outcomes and elevated mortality rates. This case report underscores the need for improved diagnostic approaches and targeted interventions, emphasizing the impact of misdiagnosis on SLE patients in resource-constrained settings. It describes a 19-year-old male patient who suffered from endobronchial TB and sepsis, exacerbating an acute lupus flare