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Is MAC abscessus treatable if I it is Clarithromycin rsistant?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: 9 hours ago | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
@kathyjjb Welcome to Mayo Connect, there are a number of members who have been treated for M Abscessus, and it seems not uncommon to be resistant to clarithromycin. A number of different drugs can be used to treat this type of NTM.
This recent video from National Jewish Health (NJH) provides a great overview of when and how to treat various types of NTM:
Are you seeing an infectious disease doc or pulmonologist experienced in treating this rare infection?
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Yes, I have an appointment with an infectious disease doctor in 2 weeks. My last CT scan showed an improvement on nodule sizes, but it also showed a cavity that wasn't there in the earlier CT. My pulmonologist said there was improvement due to the nodule shrinkage but now with the cavity-not sure what to think. Kathy
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Thank you, Sue, I deeply appreciate the information. The video was very helpful.
Kathy