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Disseminated mycobacterium genavense infection with central nervous system involvement in an HIV patient: a case report and literature review.

Authors :
Hassanzadeh, Ali
Hasannezhad, Malihe
Abbasian, Ladan
Ghaderkhani, Sara
Ameli, Fereshteh
Allahdadi, Mehdi
Source :
BMC Infectious Diseases. 4/24/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-8. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Immunodeficient patients, particularly HIV patients, are at risk of opportunistic infections. Nontuberculous mycobacteria can cause severe complications in immunodeficient patients. Case Presentation: We describe a 57-year-old HIV patient, primarily presented with coughs and constitutional symptoms, with a unique Mycobacterium genavense abdominal, pulmonary, and central nervous system infection, accompanied by intracranial masses. Conclusion: The diagnosis of NTM, including M. genavense, must always be considered by clinicians in immunodeficient patients, especially those with HIV, who have a compromised immune system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14712334
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMC Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176804378
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09316-x