What is Mycobacterium Avium complex?
Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) is an infection caused by bacteria in the family Mycobacterium , which can intervene immunocompromised patients such as HIV/AIDS people, cancer patients and individuals with other types that weaken the immune system. This infection can be very dangerous in some patients and requires rapid and aggressive treatment that may include hospitalization depending on the patient and the specifics of the situation. The physician can diagnose Mac using a sample taken for culture to determine whether bacteria are present. Avium and m. These bacteria are widespread in the natural environment and people are regularly exposed to them, but they can usually fight them. However, for people with a compromised immune system, when bacteria are inhaled or used, they can colonize and potentially spread other areas of the body because the body is not strong enough to recognize and repel bacteria. If bacteria are in the lungs canThe patient cough or has difficulty breathing, while if they settled in the gastrointestinal tract, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. The appearance of these symptoms in someone with a compromised immune system is a reason for concern.
The physician may perform an interview for the patient to learn more about the patient's symptoms and history to diagnose the mycobacterium avium complex. It may take up to two weeks to return the results of culture, so the doctor can recommend starting treatment immediately to start the disease, as waiting for confirmation may take too long. Recommedation depends on the patient and specifics of the case.
The mycobacterium avium complex tends to be very easy to resist. This is a reason for concerning drugs, because this means that the patient could develop resistance during treatment. For this reason, the therapy of multiple drugs part ofo used to treat the mycobacterium avium complex, in order to exclude bacteria from the body before they have a chance to develop resistance and pass it on to others.
The drugs used vary, depending on the experience of the doctor with treatment, prevailing protocols in the region and other factors. Patients can always get a second opinion if they feel like a recommended course of treatment, may not be the best choice.