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What is the definition of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections?
Mycobacterium avium complex is a non-contagious, non-tuberculosis disease caused by bacteria commonly found in the soil that infects the lungs. The disease can also affect other areas of the body, such as the bloodstream and lymph system. Mycobacterium avium complex more commonly affects people with compromised immune systems; pre-existing lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; postmenopausal women; and the elderly.
What are the symptoms of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections?
A person infected with Mycobacterium avium complex may have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Other symptoms of Mycobacterium avium complex infection include shortness of breath, chronic cough, coughing up sputum, coughing up blood, chest pain, anxiety, fatigue, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, and unexplained weight loss.
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What are the current treatments for Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections?
Treatment for Mycobacterium avium complex infection may include watchful waiting; respiratory therapy, such as nebulizers, to clear airways; antiviral medications; and antibiotics. In rare instances, surgery may be needed to remove an infected portion of the lung.
Who are the top Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections Local Doctors?
Kevin L. Winthrop
Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Dr. Kevin L. Winthrop
Infectious Disease
Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Dr. Kevin L. Winthrop
Infectious Disease

University Professional Services

3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, 
Portland, OR 
503-494-8311
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Kevin Winthrop is an Infectious Disease provider in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Winthrop is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. His top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Shingles, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Cataract Removal, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Winthrop is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. David E. Griffith
Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine
Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Dr. David E. Griffith
Infectious Disease | Pulmonary Medicine

National Jewish Health

1400 Jackson St, 
Denver, CO 
303-398-1355
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David Griffith is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. His top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Griffith is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Jakko M. Van Ingen
Elite in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections
Jakko M. Van Ingen
Department Of Otorhinolaryngology/Head And Neck Surgery, 
Nijmegen, GE, NL 

Jakko Van Ingen practices in Nijmegen, Netherlands. Van Ingen is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections. Their top areas of expertise are Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, Lymphadenitis, Cystic Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant.

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What are the latest Mycobacterium Avium Complex Infections Clinical Trials?
CLArithromycin Versus AZIthromycin in the Treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Lung Infections
CLArithromycin Versus AZIthromycin in the Treatment of Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) Lung Infections
Who is this study for: Patients with mycobacterium avium complex lung infections
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Clarithromycin, Azithromycin, Rifampicin, Ethambutol
Study Phase: Phase 3

Summary: MAC lung infections are a growing public health problem. The ATS / IDSA 2007 guidelines for the treatment of these non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections recommend the use of a macrolide or azalide (clarithromycin or azithromycin), rifampicin or rifabutin and ethambutol. For MAC disseminated infections, several studies have compared combinations containing clarithromycin or azithromycin and foun...

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Short-term Antibiotic Therapy in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease
Short-term Antibiotic Therapy in Mycobacterium Avium Complex Pulmonary Disease
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: October 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if adding contezolid works to shorten the length of treatment in mycobacterium avium pulmonary disease in adults. It will also learn about the safety of extended usage of contezolid. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does adding contezolid to standard regimen decrease the bacterial load, lesion severity and improve the life quality of patients wi...

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