Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Co-infection of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae in Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Co-infection of Mycoplasma Pneumoniae in Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Several case report showed that the co-infection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. The aim of this study is to elucidate the prevalence and its clinical significance of co-infection of Mycoplasma pneumonia in patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Bacteriologically or clinically diagnosed pulmonary TB
• Older than 17years

Exclusion Criteria:

• HIV positive
• Immune-compromized