Tuberculose Pleural

Pleural tuberculosis presents a clear and challenging paradox: the scarcity of bacilli contrasts with an intense immune response, which generates pleural effusion and complicates management. In this episode, infectious disease specialist Dr. Vitória Annoni Lange explains how this paradox impacts diagnostic suspicion, investigation, and therapeutic management. This duality means that the most common extrapulmonary form of tuberculosis remains one of the most neglected in clinical practice. Ignoring it means missing the chance for a timely diagnosis and compromising preventable outcomes. ▶️ Watch the full episode and learn how to practically address one of tuberculosis's most intriguing dilemmas.