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The patient recovered completely after treatment with meropenem.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This case highlights distinct clinical manifestations, laboratory findings, imaging features, and therapeutic responses in immunocompetent patients compared to immunocompromised populations. The atypical radiological presentation and favorable outcome underscore the importance of early pathogen identification via advanced diagnostics like mNGS. 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