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Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex

Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex: Introduction

Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex: Mycobacterium avium complex is an opportunistic bacterium which tends to occur mainly in patients with advanced AIDS. The infection can spread throughout the body and result in such things as blood infections. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex is available below.

Symptoms of Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex

• Blood infection
• Bone infection
• Nervous system infection
• Fever
• Weight loss
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Treatments for Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex

• Clarithromycin or azithromycin with ethambutol and rifabutin
• Antibiotic therapy needs to utilise a combination of agents and is usually for an extended period of time
• Surgical management
  • Excision of infected lymph nodes is usually curative in children
  • Excision of lung nodules, or occasionally lobectomy for extensive lung disease is sometimes required
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Causes of Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex

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Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex

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Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Disseminated infection with mycobacterium avium complex: Broader Related Topics

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