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What’s the youngest person to have MAC?

Posted by vegita182 @vegita182, Jan 18 4:58pm

I’m 38 years old and tested positive for MAC just had my CT awaiting results. My immune system is normal and I have no lung disease prior and my PFT was normal 2 months ago. Anyone else have this infection at a younger age?

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frankie160 | @frankie160 | 1 day ago
In reply to @atlantabec "I'm 54 as of November - same month I was diagnosed and only due to incidental..." + (show)
@atlantabec

I'm 54 as of November - same month I was diagnosed and only due to incidental lung findings on coronary calcium scan (CT) for baseline athlerosclerosis. So, post-broncoscopy, etc. I was confirmed to have MAC and started first abx today. I have zero symptoms but a couple of cavitary lesions. I feel fortunate to have access to a MAC specialist in Atlanta. And also glad to have found this group. Started Ethambutol so hoping no side effects - at least until the other two...

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Hi Atlantabec,
I was on Ethambutol for 18 months, and no side effects that I could point to, except possibly some fatigue.
Wish you the best of luck!
Flo at Frankie160

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knully | @knully | 15 hours ago

I am 29 and was diagnosed with cavitary MAC a few months ago. No CF, immunodeficiencies, or other relevant preexisting conditions. It was found by chance during a CT scan for injuries sustained in an accident, and later confirmed by bronchoscopy. I have thankfully been asymptomatic and just recently started taking azithromycin, ethambutol, clofazimine, and arikayce.

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