Thank you. No new scans have been done, and we don't know whether the doctor wants a sputum test or what. We read that the sputum test could come out negative for MAC, but that the doctor would continue to treat with antibiotics for an additional six months. Naturally, we're hoping for a negative result from any test.
I will post his results and treatment plan following his appointment this week.
Thanks again. We appreciate your expertise.
Hi, in general, MAC infection is treated with 2 or 3 antimicrobials for at least 12 months. Commonly used first-line drugs include macrolides. If he takes irregular therapy or if he stops therapy, the organism may develop resistance to the conventional antibiotics and he will need higher antibiotics to tackle the infection. So, please follow up with your doctor, and complete the course as prescribed by your doctor. Regards.