Journal of microbiology, immunology, and infection = Wei mian yu gan ran za zhi
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J Microbiol Immunol Infect · Aug 2007
Factors that affect sputum conversion and treatment outcome in patients with Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex pulmonary disease.
To investigate factors that might affect the sputum conversion and treatment outcome of Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex (MAC) pulmonary disease. ⋯ MAC pulmonary disease often occurs in the context of preexisting lung disease, especially pulmonary tuberculosis. Patients tend to be older. Inappropriate treatment might lead to failure of sputum conversion. Treatment with rational combination regimens for at least 5 months could be necessary for sputum conversion.