Severe esophagitis induced by antituberculosis drugs: a case report

• Autor(a) principal: Mamani, Roxana Flores
• Data de Publicação: 2024
• Outros Autores: Silva, Franciele Moreira, Lima, Juliana Paitach de Oliveira, Vianna, Vitor Montez, Lima-Júnior, Marcos Vidal de, Azevedo, Rivelino Trindade de, McBenedict, Billy, Martins, Ezequias Batista
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo
• Texto Completo: https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/221525
• topic: Tuberculosis; Treatment; Ulcerative esophagitis; Serious adverse reaction

Tuberculosis stands as one of humanity’s oldest afflictions, intrinsically intertwined with social disparities. This formidable disease spares no age group and remains the prevailing cause of infection-induced mortality worldwide, particularly in developing nations. We present a case of a 56-year-old woman with diabetes who was diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis. After receiving antituberculosis drugs as part of her treatment, she experienced a range of systemic manifestations and suffered from severe ulcerative esophagitis. This adverse reaction led to uncontrollable gastrointestinal intolerance, tragically resulting in her untimely demise. The incident underscores the potential seriousness of adverse reactions that can arise from tuberculosis treatment medications.