A Case Report on Disseminated Mycobacterium avium Complex Infection in an Otherwise Healthy Individual—A Diagnostic Challenge

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Abdulla Bin Hridoy, Shadman Newaz, Moontasir Ahmed, Jannat Ara Tina, Supritom Sarker, Anika Tabassum, Mohammad Zakaria Al‐Aziz, Md Robed Amin
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71945
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Abstract

(MAC) infection can mimic tuberculosis (TB) in immunocompetent individuals, leading to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Clinicians should consider nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in patients unresponsive to anti-tubercular therapy (ATT), especially in endemic regions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Actinomycetales infections and treatment Infections and bacterial resistance

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
e71945–e71945
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN