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

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2024年4月24日

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Ali Hassanzadeh,
Malihe Hasannezhad,
Ladan Abbasian,
Sara Ghaderkhani,
Fereshteh Ameli,
Mehdi Allahdadi

摘要

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.