Other Mycobacteria Flashcards

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M. avium intracellulare description

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  • most common bacterial nosocomial infection in AIDS puts
  • bacteremia disseminated to tissues
  • organ failure, death
  • 9month median survival
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Treatment of M. avian intracellulare

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-clarithromycin + ethambutol for life

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M. kansasii description

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  • TB like symptoms in immunocompromised

- non communicable

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