Disseminated mycobacterium genavense infection with central nervous system involvement in an HIV patient: a case report and literature review.
BMC Infect Dis
; 24(1): 437, 2024 Apr 24.
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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.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por VIH
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Infecciones por Mycobacterium no Tuberculosas
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Infect Dis
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BMC infect. dis
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BMC infectious diseases
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Año:
2024
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Article
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Irán