<p><b>INTRODUCTION:</b> Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a global health problem, especially when associated with HIV infection. TB is prevalent in older adults whose late diagnosis occurs because of poor clinical manifestation. In Brazil, approximately 6,000 deaths from TB are reported annually. Coinfection with <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> and HIV increases by 10% the annual risk of tuberculosis.<br> <b>ME...