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Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Complicating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in an Immunocompetent Patient

Presented by:	Journal of Postgraduate Medicine / Ali ZA, Ali AA, Tempest ME and Wiselka MJ
Summary points:	A 63-year-old smoker presents with a 1-week history of pleuritic chest pain, shortness of breath and haemoptysis. This case reviews physical and test findings, patient management, follow up and further treatment.
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