Case Report: Intestinal mycobacterium abscessus infection in a child - Takeaways - MDSpire

Pediatric Case Study: Infection with Mycobacterium abscessus in the Intestinal Tract of a Child

  • By

  • Linlin Zhang

  • Dixi Huang

  • Jie Song

  • Tianming Zhao

  • Fan Yang

  • Chunna Li

  • Fangfang Zheng

  • July 20, 2026

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    Mycobacterium abscessus infections in pediatric patients pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their rarity and complexity.

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    A 6-year-old boy presented with fever and abdominal pain, leading to the identification of Mycobacterium abscessus via metagenomic next-generation sequencing.

  • 3

    The patient was treated with an individualized regimen including Imipenem, Azithromycin, and Linezolid, resulting in favorable clinical outcomes.

  • 4

    Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections in children are increasing globally, with diagnostic difficulties contributing to misdiagnosis and delays.

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    The case highlights the importance of early confirmation and personalized treatment in managing pediatric NTM infections.

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Case Report: Intestinal mycobacterium abscessus infection in a child

  • by Linlin Zhang, Dixi Huang, Jie Song, Tianming Zhao, Fan Yang, Chunna Li, Fangfang Zheng

  • July 20, 2026

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