COVID-19 coinfection in patients with active tuberculosis: First case-report in Iran

The pandemic of severe acute respiratory syndrome virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a serious threat to global health. Since tuberculosis-COVID-19 co-infection is a great risk for tuberculosis patients. This is the first report from Iran. Rapid screening of respiratory infections caused by COVID-19, isolation, and treatment of tuberculosis patients is vital.