Autoimmune PAP

Rare case of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis linked to Bacillus megaterium infection

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, typically associated with autoimmune disorders, can also occur due to rare infections such as Bacillus megaterium, according to a recent case study. A patient presented with an intermittent cough and dyspnea persisting for 6 months. Imaging studies found a distinctive "crazy paving" pattern on a chest CT...