To Induce Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome or Suppress It: The Spectrum of <i>Mycobacterium genavense</i> in the Antiretroviral Era

Abstract

Mycobacterium genavense is a challenging opportunistic pathogen to diagnose and manage in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Persistent immunosuppression or protracted immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome can lead to complicated clinical courses. We describe 3 cases of M. genavense in patients with HIV representing the spectrum between disease burden and strength of immune response.