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Treatment of Mycobacterium Abscessus

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Jun 5, 2023 | Replies (11)
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@susiellen Martha that is very good info. One thing I might add is to make sure there is an antibiotic Susceptibility testing being done on the sample if positive on the culture, which in
Susiellen's case is very likely. Not all labs are set up to do this, and some doctors will just not order it even if available. I would call and make sure that test is being done. Bill

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Susiellen | @susiellen | Apr 11, 2023

Thank you, Bill. I appreciate the info. The need surprised me because the day of the office visit, after review of CT, PFTs, she said everything was stable. The next day I got the portal notification of the AFB smear, emailed, and she responded it meant it was time for treatment. Waiting for culture results and then appointment with ID doc.
Trying to get ready for what’s to come.

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