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These cases are characterized by diagnostic difficulties, limited therapeutic options, scarce clinical experience, and a lack of evidence-based treatment guidelines. This article reports on a 6-year-old child who experienced fever and abdominal pain. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) facilitated the rapid and accurate identification of\n                    <jats:italic>Mycobacterium abscessus<\/jats:italic>\n                    as the causative pathogen. Under a standardized full-course protocol, an individualized therapy regimen (that includes Imipenem, Azithromycin, and Linezolid) led to favorable clinical outcomes. 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