GPT and tuberculosis: The patient was started on an empiric anti-tuberculosis regimen after the initial AFB smear; the regimen included isoniazid, ethambutol, rifampin, and levofloxacin, the latter chosen due to elevated transaminase levels: aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 103 U/L, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 62 U/L.