Comparison of Characteristics of Fibrocavitary and Bronchiectasis Phenotypes of Pulmonary Mycobacterium Avium

Mycobacterium szulgai pulmonary infection in a vitamin D-deficient patient: A case report

“…In the bronchiectasis form, the disease is more scattered in the middle lobe and lingual area, whereas in our case most lesions were in the upper lobe. Lio et al showed that the bronchiectasis form of Mycobacterium avium pulmonary infection is more commonly seen in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or gastrointestinal malignancies such as gastroesophageal reflux disease [7]. Our patient had no history of any obstructive diseases or gastrointestinal malfunctions.…”

“…M. szulgai is also sensitive to macrolides aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones. In some reports, clarithromycin treatment with ethambutol and rifampicin or rifabutin has been found effective [7]. Clarithromycin is one of the famous members of aminoglycosides which has been FDA approved in 1990.…”

Mycobacterium szulgai pulmonary infection in a vitamin D–deficient patient: A case report

“…In some reports, clarithromycin treatment with ethambutol and rifampicin or rifabutin has been found effective. 7 Clarithromycin is one of the famous members of aminoglycosides which has been FDA approved in 1990. This therapeutic agent is recommending for various bacterial infection particularly mycobacterial diseases.…”

“…In the bronchiectasis form, the disease is more scattered in the middle lobe and lingual area, whereas in our case, most lesions were in the upper lobe. Lio et al 7 showed that the bronchiectasis form of Mycobacterium avium pulmonary infection is more commonly seen in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or gastrointestinal malignancies such as gastroesophageal reflux disease. Our patient had no history of any obstructive diseases or gastrointestinal malfunctions.…”

“…Mycobacterium szulgai is also sensitive to macrolides, aminoglycosides, and fluoroquinolones. In some reports, clarithromycin treatment with ethambutol and rifampicin or rifabutin has been found effective 7 . Clarithromycin is one of the famous members of aminoglycosides which has been FDA approved in 1990.…”