Mycobacterium Avium Flashcards
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mycobacterium avium (MAC)
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The term M. avium complex (MAC) encompasses several species including M. avium, M. intracellulare, and M. chimaera. These organisms are genetically similar and generally not differentiated in the clinical microbiology laboratory. Among NTM, MAC is the most common cause of pulmonary disease worldwide
associated with HIV patients
only seen among those with a CD4 count <50
risk of MAC infection is low in the setting of ART
treat with
clarithromycin
rifampicin
do not need prophylaxis if on HRT
When prophylaxis is indicated, we prefer weekly azithromycin
