Disseminated Mycobacterium Genavense Infection With Central Nervous System Involvement in an Hiv Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review Publisher Pubmed



Hassanzadeh A¹ ; Hasannezhad M^{1, 2} ; Abbasian L^{1, 2} ; Ghaderkhani S^{1, 2} ; Ameli F³ ; Allahdadi M¹
Source: BMC Infectious Diseases Published: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. © The Author(s) 2024.