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Mycobacterium avium intracellulare

Mycobacterium avium intracellulare

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Mycobacterium avium intracellulare
Antibiotic
Steroids
Aminoglycoside antibiotic

Procedures

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Surgery

Pneumonectomy
Surgery

Tests

Complete blood count
Sputum gram stain and culture
Liver function test
Blood culture

Risk factors

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Immunosuppression

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