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

Key Points

• Disseminated mycobacterium avium complex infection mimics tuberculosis in symptoms, complicating diagnosis.
• Key evidence includes patients unresponsive to anti-tubercular therapy, highlighting misdiagnosis risk.
• This report highlights the need for awareness of nontuberculous mycobacteria in clinical settings.
• Further examination can improve patient outcomes, especially in endemic regions.