Mycobacterium genavense Causing Lung Abscess in an Immunocompetent Individual

Mycobacterium genavense is a rare nontuberculous mycobacterium, known to cause serious infections in HIV-infected patients and immunocompromised individuals. The diagnosis of M. genavense is challenging because of its slow-growing nature in the routine acid-fast culture methods. Here, we present the case of lung abscess caused by M. genavense in an immunocompetent individual.