A history of a stay to the region should induce the clinician to consider this organism promptly even if the clinical features of TB caused by M. canettii are not specific. The natural reservoir, host range, and mode of transmission of the organism are still unknown.
Given a history of staying in the area, a physician should quickly evaluate for this organism, despite the non-specific symptoms of TB linked to M. canettii. The natural habitat, potential hosts, and mode of transmission of the organism are still unclear.