The next important steps are deciding who to treat and when to initiate therapy. Definitive or unambiguous guidance for these decisions is often elusive. The evidence supporting the current macrolide-based regimen for treating MAC lung disease is compelling. This regimen has been recommended in ...
Can Surgery Treat Mycobacterium Avium Complex? Rarely, you may need a doctor to cut out infected or damaged lung tissue. After surgery, you’ll likely take antibiotics for a little while to kill any MAC left behind. You or your child may need surgery if you have a MAC-associated lymph no...