A Case Report of Delayed Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Young Male: Clinical Course and Complete Recovery

> “This anonymized case report describes a 20-year-old male with delayed diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis presenting with persistent cough, chest pain and significant weight loss. Diagnosis was confirmed by tissue biopsy at a tertiary care hospital and the patient was treated with anti-tubercular therapy for approximately 8–9 months with complete clinical recovery. Written informed consent for publication was obtained. The report follows standard case-report guidelines (CARE).”