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This research highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial disease in tuberculosis-endemic regions.

August 13, 2026Reports — Medical Cases Images and VideosOpen Access

Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease in a Tuberculosis-Endemic Setting: Two Cases Illustrating Diagnostic Pitfalls

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ACAncuța-Alina ConstantinCarol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

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Case Presentation illustrates diagnostic pitfalls of nontuberculous mycobacterial disease in a tuberculosis-endemic area, suggesting improved identification methods.

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This research highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial disease in tuberculosis-endemic regions.
Presented two cases of pulmonary NTM disease in a tuberculosis-endemic setting.
Used line probe assay for species identification and mycobacterial culture for diagnosis.
Assessed clinical manifestations, imaging patterns, and microbiological results.
Case 1 identified Mycobacterium avium with chronic cough and cavitary abnormalities.
Case 2 revealed Mycobacterium xenopi in a patient with recurrent AFB positivity and negative GeneXpert results.
Emphasizes need for species-level identification and multidisciplinary management.

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Ancuța-Alina Constantin (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d76e62b0e0cff3f640b11 https://doi.org/10.3390/reports9030265

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Case Presentation illustrates diagnostic pitfalls of nontuberculous mycobacterial disease in a tuberculosis-endemic area, suggesting improved identification methods.

Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease in a Tuberculosis-Endemic Setting: Two Cases Illustrating Diagnostic Pitfalls

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