Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
How do you treat a disseminated infection of MAC?
A
Clarithromycin or Azithromycin + ethambutol
- may also add Rifabutin
2
Q
Over half of the patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for MAC Lung Disease progress within 3 - 5 years, which means you as a provider should do what?
A
Start treatment
- don’t wait you fool
3
Q
How long should MAC be treated for
A
12 months
4
Q
What three medications are used to treat MAC?
A
Clarithromycin or Azithromycin
Rifampin or Rifabutin
Ethambutol
5
Q
How long is pulmonary M. kansasii treated for?
A
18 months
6
Q
What three drugs are used to treat pulmonary M. kansasii?
A
Isoniazid
Rifampin
Ethambutol
7
Q
How should skin and soft tissue infections caused by M. kansasii should be treated?
A
Surgical Debridement
Two ABX (3 months)
