A case report of pneumonia due to non-tuberculous mycobacteria in an immunocompetent patient

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria are uncommon pathogens in immunocompetent individuals. We report an unusual case of pneumonia with pleural effusion caused by co-infection with two species of non-tuberculous mycobacteria in an immunocompetent man in Nigeria. The case highlights the possibility of the oc...

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Main Authors: Olukemi Adekanmbi, Sulaiman Lakoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2021-04-01
Series:The Pan African Medical Journal
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Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/38/412/pdf/412.pdf