Mycobacterium genavense Causing Lung Abscess in an Immunocompetent Individual

Mycobacterium genavense is a rare nontuberculous mycobacterium, known to cause serious infections in HIV-infected patients and immunocompromised individuals. The diagnosis of M. genavense is challenging because of its slow-growing nature in the routine acid-fast culture methods. Here, we present the...

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Published in:Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu
Main Authors: Ria Lawrence, R Narasimhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Subjects:
lung abscess
lung cavity in immunocompetent individuals
lung cavity
mycobacterium genavense
nontuberculous mycobacteria
nontuberculous mycobacteria lung abscess
Online Access:http://www.japt.in/article.asp?issn=2772-6355;year=2021;volume=4;issue=3;spage=122;epage=123;aulast=Lawrence
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Summary:Mycobacterium genavense is a rare nontuberculous mycobacterium, known to cause serious infections in HIV-infected patients and immunocompromised individuals. The diagnosis of M. genavense is challenging because of its slow-growing nature in the routine acid-fast culture methods. Here, we present the case of lung abscess caused by M. genavense in an immunocompetent individual.
ISSN:2772-6355
2772-6363

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