Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium avium Coinfection in an Immunocompetent Patient

Despite the increasing incidence of simultaneous mycobacterial and non-mycobacterial tuberculosis (TB) infection, little literature is available exploring the topic. Here, we present a case of a 22-year-old female diagnosed with pulmonary TB for four months with simultaneous multiple sputum cultures positive for non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). Computed tomography of the chest without contrast reported linear areas of scarring involving both lung apices, more prominent on the left side. The patient completed intensive phase treatment for TB and is currently on isoniazid and rifampin with a referral to an infectious disease specialist for recommendations on treatment of