Other Mycobacteria Flashcards
1
Q
M. avium intracellulare description
A
- most common bacterial nosocomial infection in AIDS puts
- bacteremia disseminated to tissues
- organ failure, death
- 9month median survival
2
Q
Treatment of M. avian intracellulare
A
-clarithromycin + ethambutol for life
3
Q
M. kansasii description
A
- TB like symptoms in immunocompromised
- non communicable