Meningoencephalitis due to Mycobacterium lentiflavum in an immunocompromised patient: Case report

Eur J Neurol. 2023 Apr;30(4):1152-1154. doi: 10.1111/ene.15659. Epub 2022 Dec 26.

Abstract

The first case of meningoencephalitis due to Mycobacterium lentiflavum in an immunocompromised patient is reported. Clinical and radiological characteristics are described, as well as the treatment and prognosis of the patient.

Keywords: Mycobacterium lentiflavum; encephalitis; meningitis; non-tuberculous mycobacteria.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Meningoencephalitis*
  • Mycobacterium*
  • Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Supplementary concepts

  • Mycobacterium lentiflavum