Disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex in an immunocompetent host

Abstract

Disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (DMAC) has historically been described in the immunocompromised. The current epidemiologic research suggests that the incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections is increasing. We present a case of DMAC infection manifesting as hepatic granulomas in a 35-year-old immunocompetent female. This case suggests DMAC infection in a patient without traditional epidemiological risk factors.

Keywords

• Immunocompetent
• Mycobacterium avium complex
• unusual infection