Non-tuberculous Mycobacterial Disease: Evaluation and Management in 2013 -- Richard Oehler, MD

Dr. Oehler reviews epidemiology, diagnostic options and management of infections due to Nontuberculous mycobacteria with a focus on MAC, M. kansasii, and Mycobacterium abscessus.

[@sleep07walker]

i have kansasii in my hand of all places. not fun, it has caused significant damage to my hand and wrist.

[@jscsassy]

I live in the same city as this doctor and I had MAC in 2004.

[@joe.catalano]

We canot treat my mom with Rifampin. According to the docters it cannot be used as a treatment do to blood thinners she must take. Is there an alternative drug that we could try.

[@polyannamoonbeam]

protease inhibitors in antiretroviral therapy can cause iron overload ,

[@zarnay5354]

Cavitary Disease In MAC can I use clarithromycin,azithromycin,eithambutol,rafmpin and amikacin at same time ? Because I want to get rid of it soon

[@mimijacob1261]

did you get treated and how was the bacteria treated?

[@richardbucumi1350]

All together? No ! , but you can try AZM 500 mg, ethambutol 25 mg/kg, and rifampin 600 mg 3 times weekly - Please, consult your Doctor. I am not a complete Doctor yet.

[@obumerfudgehimkkkschoolsho8171]

This Disease is EPIC👍

[@polyannamoonbeam]

mycobacteria thrive in iron overload environs.

[@Byrial]

Blood donations then?