4th September 2020

A 45-year-old migrant smoker with a pack history of 20 enters the GP clinic

A 45-year-old migrant smoker with a pack history of 20 enters the GP clinic. He complains of a persistent dry cough for the last few weeks. During history taking, the patient comments that he has had some periods at night where he sweats quite profusely but attributes that to the slightly warmer temperatures currently. He also mentions a slight loss of weight in the preceding weeks. He is currently prescribed antiretroviral treatment for his HIV but has not been compliant for the last few months. What is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

For the patient above, please select the SINGLE most likely diagnosis. Select ONE option from the list above.