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There have been 2 other discussions here where Achromobacter has been discussed. Perhaps they could be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1363889/

Discussion: Achromobacter??

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: 6 days ago

I don’t have MAC; instead I have an Achromobacter infection with my Bronchiectasis and am on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/187855/

Discussion: Long-term Antibiotics for Bronchiectasis & MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Aug 12, 2020

I don't think this is going to kill other gram negative pathogens like pseudomonas or achromobacter....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198790/

Discussion: Waterheater at 130 means no need for filters, showered changes etc?!

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

I don't have MAC. I have Cystic Fibrosis with Bronchiectasis, and a chronic infection of a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677458/

Discussion: Does anyone have “Mac” days?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

I just found out that Achromobacter is a genus of nonfermenting Gram-negative bacteria under order Burkholderiales....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811033/

Discussion: New Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Diagnosis

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

Has anyone been diagnosed with Mycobacterium Abscessus? I have acquired this and may still have Achromobacter....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167642/

Discussion: Azithromycin, Ethanbutol, & Rifampin Drug Therapy for MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Nov 3, 2024

Hello CKSCoville - I had an Achromobacter infection back in June. Had never heard of it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/66974/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Oct 16, 2020

In addition to my bronchiectasis, I've got the same infection -- Achromobacter -- and I've had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/66887/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

I'm getting pretty discouraged, and my coughing episodes have frequently been very painful. I'm due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/66891/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Aug 1, 2020

@ckscoville Welcome to Mayo Connect - I'm glad you were able to respond to Pamela -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/66888/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jul 20, 2020

Actually, the Bactrim treatments never really got rid of the infection. My doctors ultimately put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/811049/

Discussion: Anyone else dealt with these bacteria?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

I see from your previous posts that Achromobacter has been with you for a while -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327057/

Discussion: Anyone else dealt with these bacteria?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Nov 11, 2020

It will still have all kinds of deadly bugs - pseudomonas, achromobacter, stenotrophomonas maltophilia (sp)... I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258831/

Discussion: Best Shower heads for MAC

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Mar 15 4:56pm

The prednisone really did not make a dent on my breathlessness but glad I tried it,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/66881/

Discussion: (MAC/MAI) Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease: Join us

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jun 21, 2020

Hi. If just makes your heart sink when you get these lab results. I never imagined...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/327064/

Discussion: Anyone else dealt with these bacteria?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Nov 14, 2020

I am having the same problem recently. No matter what I do, nebulize, don't nebulize, spit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106656/

Discussion: What am I doing wrong? How to get a good sputum specimen for a culture

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

The Bactrim that I took was intended to treat the Achromabacter infection.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838508/

Discussion: Anyone else dealt with these bacteria?

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Apr 6, 2023

Trikafta has definitely improved the bronchiectasis, and my infections have been less frequent. I've been hospitalized...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810995/

Discussion: New Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Diagnosis

Support Group: MAC & Bronchiectasis

Posted: Feb 13, 2023