Diseases
mycobacterium avium complex
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Overview
Mycobacterium avium complex is the commonest opportunistic infection found at liver biopsy in HIV patients, when it is usually widely disseminated throughout the abdomen. Liver function tests are often abnormal, in particular the alkaline phosphatase, probably due to granulomatous obstruction of the biliary radicals.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is mycobacterium avium complex?
Mycobacterium avium complex is the commonest opportunistic infection found at liver biopsy in HIV patients, when it is usually widely disseminated throughout the abdomen. Liver function tests are often abnormal, in particular the alkaline phosphatase, probably due to granulomatous obstruction of the biliary radicals.
Which medicines are used for mycobacterium avium complex?
rifabutin
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