November 11, 2009 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — A subset of patients with solid organ malignancies and pulmonary Mycobacterium avium–complex (MAC) infections might fare worse if the infection is ...

DRESHER, PA. (WPVI) -- We need bacteria to digest food and absorb nutrients. However, when a bacteria commonly found in soil and water gets into our lungs, it can cause trouble, in the form of a MAC ...

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Mycobacterium avium complex infection' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new drug, Arikayce (amikacin liposome inhalation suspension), for the treatment of lung disease caused by a group of bacteria, Mycobacterium ...

In a large, diverse cohort of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons receiving routine care, the proportion of eligible persons who discontinued primary prophylaxis against Mycobacterium ...

Patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease caused by Mycobacterium avium complex had significantly improved survival if they achieved microbiological cure at the end of treatment, ...

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 172, No. 4 (Oct., 1995), pp. 1149-1152 (4 pages) Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV)-infected macaques is a frequent ...

The CRISPR-based assay works by measuring MAC cell-free DNA (MAC-cfDNA) levels within patient blood samples. The test can yield results in as little as two hours, and the published preliminary ...

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HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Aradigm Corporation (NASDAQ:ARDM) a Small Business ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Levels of the trace metal vanadium in drinking water may play a role in promoting nontuberculous mycobacterial infection (NTM), a researcher said here. Each 1-log increase in vanadium ...

There are many forms of bacteria in the mycobacteria family. For example, the most common mycobacteria can lead to the onset of tuberculosis. Leprosy is caused by other mycobacteria. In addition, ...