Abstract:Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection is one of the most common bacterial opportunistic infections in persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH). Mycobacterium avium complex infections are caused by either M. avium or Mycobacterium intracellulare, which are nontuberculous mycobacterial species. Mycobacterium avium complex is prevalent in soil, water, and animals in the environment. Mycobacterium avium complex infections are commonly seen in persons with CD4 counts less than 50 cells/μL and a… Show more
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