Mycobacterium Shimoidei: A Case Report of a Rare Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection in an American Patient with a Favorable Outcome

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Madison Baker, Arnot Ogden Medical CenterFollow
Farah Majdoub, Arnot Ogden Medical centerFollow
Asad Nasir, Arnot Ogden Medical CenterFollow

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Madison Baker, DO

Farah Majdoub, MD

Asad Nasir, MD

Abstract

Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are common environmental pathogens, but they are an uncommon cause of illness. One such mycobacteria, Mycobacterium shimoidei, was discovered in 1968 and found to cause a respiratory illness in 1975. Since then, fewer than 100 cases have been reported worldwide. Symptoms can include cough, fever, weight loss, and hemoptysis This report describes an American patient with no travel history who was found to have significant pulmonary disease caused by this rare non-tuberculous mycobacteria.

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Baker M, Majdoub F, Nasir A. Mycobacterium Shimoidei: A Case Report of a Rare Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection in an American Patient with a Favorable Outcome. Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery. 2026; 6(1):1-4. doi: 10.53785/2769-2779.1313.