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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection?

I was diagnosed wit a Mac infection (avium complex ). Had a cat scan and broncoscopy 4 months ago. The area was 1.5 centimeters in the right lung. Several days ago the cat scan was repeated and the area is smaller. I am not having any symptoms and the doctor said To come back in 1year for repeat cat scan. As. Far as treatment of drugs only if I have symptoms of the MAC. I feel that it should be done I less than a year . What is your opinion?
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that if you have infection with MAC or Mycobacterium Avium complex infection it is very sensitive than the standard Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Treatment for Mycobacterium Avium complex is short and it will get treated early than Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infection?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that if you have infection with MAC or Mycobacterium Avium complex infection it is very sensitive than the standard Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Treatment for Mycobacterium Avium complex is short and it will get treated early than Mycobacterium tuberculosis. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.