Abstract Adult-onset immunodeficiency due to interferon-γ-neutralizing autoantibodies (nIFNγ-autoAbs) can remain underdiagnosed. We present a case of severe Mycobacterium colombiense infection with nIFNγ-autoAbs. To ensure early diagnosis, clinicians should have a… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Adult-onset immunodeficiency due to interferon-γ-neutralizing autoantibodies (nIFNγ-autoAbs) can remain underdiagnosed. We present a case of severe Mycobacterium colombiense infection with nIFNγ-autoAbs. To ensure early diagnosis, clinicians should have a high index of suspicion in patients of Asian descent with opportunistic infections and perform QuantiFERON-TB assay for disease screening.
Keywords:
mycobacterium colombiense;
neutralizing autoantibodies;
colombiense infection;
interferon neutralizing
Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2023
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Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2023
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