Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in Disseminated Mycobacterium colombiense Infection Caused by Interferon-γ Neutralizing Autoantibodies
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofad035
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… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium colombiense; neutralizing autoantibodies; colombiense infection; interferon neutralizing ... See more keywords
A case report of fatal disseminated Mycobacterium colombiense infection in a renal transplant recipient
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.12890
Abstract: We report the first case of disseminated Mycobacterium colombiense infection in a solid organ transplant recipient. Co‐infection with Cryptococcus neoformans led to fatal multisystem organ failure. We review the pathogen and host factors contributing to… read more here.
Keywords: mycobacterium colombiense; transplant recipient; infection; colombiense infection ... See more keywords