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How To Prevent Re-Infection of MAC/MAI

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 29, 2021 | Replies (16)

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@colleenyoung

Terri,
Thanks for listing the prevention precautions people with MAC can take. It helps to at least take back some control. Here are links to further discussion on Connect where members talk about some of these topics.

- Bacteria and water filter https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bacteria-and-water-filter/
- Swimming in chlorinated swimming pools https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/swimming-in-chlorinated-swimming-pools/
- Water Sample Testing https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/water-sample-testing/
- Aerobika/nebulizer cleaning question https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cleaning-question/

Also see the partner discussion called:
- Possible causes of MAC/MAI Re-Infections https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/possible-causes-of-macmai-re-infections/

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@windwalker Terri
here is a posting from NJH
Link to JH web page: https://www.nationaljewish.org/health-insights/health-infographics/is-your- shower-head-making-you-sick-ntm-nontuberculous-mycobacteria
tdrell

@tdrell Thanks for the link. There is a space between "is-your-" and "shower..." in the URL that will give you a page not found error. This should fix it: https://www.nationaljewish.org/health-insights/health-infographics/is-your-shower-head-making-you-sick-ntm-nontuberculous-mycobacteria