Clinical features, diagnostic test performance, treatment and outcome of pulmonary tuberculosis patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in China: a retrospective, observational study

PTB-associated CPA in China exhibits distinct subtype characteristics. Accurate diagnosis requires a combination of modalities. Treatment responses vary by subtype, underscoring the need for region-specific clinical guidelines, multidisciplinary management, and further research on treatment duration, multi-center cohort studies, and improved diagnostic approaches.