Introduction: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic destructive lung disease with caseation, necrosis and fibrosis that lead to the formation of cavities. These cavities facilitate the growth of many organisms including fungi by providing plenty ofoxygen and necrotic tissue material. Material and Methods: A cross sectional study conducted in the department of respiratory medicine, govt medical college, kota.200 sputum samples were taken and divided into 4 groups of 50 cases each. Results: Fungal co- infections were more common in male sex, malnourished, smoker and alcoholic. Overall fungal prevalence was 36 % with Moulds in 21.5% and filamentous fungi in 14.5%. Conclusion: A high prevalence of fungal infection in found among TB patients and a routine screening for fungal infection is recommended for proper diagnosis and early management.
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