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Tests show Mycobacterium Chimaera

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Mar 13, 2022 | Replies (33)
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@louieben

He took several samples and some took 4-6 weeks to grow. I've had x-ray and ct scans also. I have some scarring of my lungs but very minimal.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 22, 2021

Thanks for sharing - it sounds like your doc is following the standard protocol - now that he is not seeing infection, treat for one more year. Mycobacteria grow very slowly, hide very well in our lungs, and are hard to eradicate, so if we can tolerate it the choice is to treat.
Sue

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